Changing Engine Oil; Maintenance Schedule; Engine Maintenance - Troy-Bilt 2620 Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

WARNING!
To prevent accidental start-up, shut off
the engine and remove the ignition key before
performing any type of engine maintenance.

Maintenance Schedule

Tasks First 5 Hrs. Each Use or
Check engine oil
Change engine oil
Check spark plug
Service spark plug
Clean exhaust area

Changing Engine Oil

NOTE: Check the oil level before each use and after every five
hours of operation to be sure correct oil level is maintained. Refer
to Checking Oil Level in the Operation section
1. Drain fuel from tank by running engine until the fuel tank is
empty. Be sure fuel fill cap is secure.
2. Place suitable oil collection container under oil drain plug.
3. Remove oil drain plug, Figure 7-1.
Oil Drain
Oil Plug
Figure 7-1
4. Tip engine to drain oil into the container. Used oil must be
disposed of at a proper collection center.
5. Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it securely.
Every Season
Every 5 Hrs. or 25 Hrs.
Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if
high level performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance
will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals
and the type of maintenance to be performed are described
in the table below. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals,
whichever occur first. More frequent service is required when
operating in adverse conditions.
Every Season Every Season
or 50 Hrs. or 100 Hrs.
6. Refill with the recommended oil and check the oil level,
refer to Operation section for instructions.
7. Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick securely.
CAUTION:
Thoroughly wash your hands with soap
and water as soon as possible after handling
used oil.
NOTE:
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is
friendly to the environment. Take it to a recyling center or other
collection center.
Oil Recommendations
When adding oil to the engine, refer to viscosity chart below.
Engine oil capacity is 600 ml (approx. 20 oz.). Do not over-fill.
Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent, premium
quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile
manufacturer's requirements for service classification SG, SF.
Motor oils classified SG, SF will show this designation on the
container.
-40º -40º -20º -20º
-30º -20º -10º 0º -30º -20º -10º 0º
CAUTION:
DO NOT use nondetergent oil or
2-stroke engine oil. It could shorten the engine's
service life.
Service Dates
Synthetic Synthetic
0W-30 0W-30
5W-30 5W-30
0º 20º 40º 0º 20º 40º
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