Lubrication; Maintenance; Service Recommendation Checklist - Troy-Bilt 12097 Owner's/Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
WARNING
Before inspecting, cleaning, or ser¬
vicing the machine, shut off en¬
gine, make sure that ail moving
parts have come to a complete
stop, and disconnect spark plug
wire, moving wire away from plug.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in personal injury or
property damage.
Note 1-After the first five (5) hours of use.
Note 2- Clean daily when conditions are extremely
dusty or dirty.
Note 3- Spark plug may be checked annually or
every 5 operating hours.
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE Before After Every
Every End
Each Each 25 75 of
Use Use
Hours Season
Check Tightness of Bolts and Nuts
Clean Cooling System of Debris
•
Check Transmission Lubricant (1)
• «
Service Air Filter (2)
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Inspect Spark Plug (3)
•
Clean dirt/debris from equipment •
Clean Engine Exhaust Ports
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(see Factory or authorized Dealer)
H
Clean Tine Shaft
•
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Transmission Maintenance
The transmission was factory-lubricated with grease and
should not require any further lubrication.
However, you should check for sufficient lubrication after
the initial five (5) hours of operation, and every twenty-
five (25) operating hours thereafter. If needed, use a
high-quality, automotive-grade petroleum-base grease.
A WARNING
Before tipping engine or equipment to service
transmission, drain fuel from tank by running en¬
gine until fuel tank is empty.
To check the transmission:
• Stop the engine, let it cool, and disconnect the
spark plug wire before proceeding.
• Place the machine down on its left side so the right
end of the tine shaft points up.
• Remove the knurled knob, the external tooth and flat
washers, and both right-side tines. (See "Tine Re¬
moval" in this section.)
• Clean the transmission housing thoroughly so dirt
and debris can not enter the transmission.
• Remove all three threaded plugs (Figure 16) from
the transmission with a hex wrench. Lubricant should
be visible in the top two holes. If so, replace all plugs.
If lubricant is needed, proceed as follows.
To lubricate the transmission:
• Place the nozzle of a standard grease gun up
against the rim of the middle hole. Push the nozzle
firmly against the opening.
• Apply grease until it begins to come out of the bot¬
tom hole. Replace the bottom plug securely. Then
apply grease to the top fill hole. Add until it begins to
come out of the middle hole. Reinstall the plugs in
the middle and top holes,
• Reinstall the right-side tines. Before reinstalling the
tines, use a fine grade sandpaper to clean any rust off
the shaft. Then coat the tine shaft with a few drops of
oil to make future tine removal easier.
Other Lubrication Locations
• Handlebar Ratchet Slots-
Spray occasionally with a silicone lubricant. The ratchet
slots and mating teeth will align more quickly and easily
with lubrication.
• Engine Throttle Lever Cable-
Squeeze the lever closed and spray a lubricant (like
WD40) into the cable area.
• Tine Shaft-
After each use, remove all tine sections, clean tine shaft
with sandpaper and apply a light coat of oil to the tine
shaft. This will make future tine removal easier.
Hardware/Electrical Connections
Before each use, examine hardware and electrical con¬
nections, verifying hardware is tight, wire connections
are secure, and wire sheathing is in good condition.
Figure 16: Transmission housing lubricant check and fill
locations (A,B,C). Refer to text for instructions.
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