Troy-Bilt E682L Operator's Manual page 31

Section5:
Figure 5=7: Remove oil level check
plug, Gear oil should seep out if
the level is sufficient.
3. If the oil level is correct, oil will seep
out of the check hole (allow extra time in
coId weather). If it does, tire Ievei is fine
and you should repIacethe check piug. If
no eli seeps out, seeAdding or Changing
Gear Off.
Checking the Tine
Attachment Oil Level
iMPORTANT: Two different gear eli
checking procedures for the tine attach=
meet transmission are described next.
Use the first procedure if the dipstick in
your tine attachment has onty a 'Check
Cold' marking. Use the second procedure
if the dipstick has both coid and hot
markings at the end= First remove the
dipstick from the tine attachment trans-
mission (Figure 5=8) to see which type
dipstick you have. Then repiacethe
dipstick with markings on dipstick facing
to rear.
Figure 5=8: Checking gear oil level;
markings on dipstick (fine attach=
merit transmission) must face rear.
For Dipsticks With 'Check Celd' Marking
(Cold means 2 hours has passed since
the tiller was used.)
1. Move the tiller to ievei ground.
2, Puli the Depth Regulator Lever back,
then push it down aii the way (to engage
its top notch).
3, Piacea sturdy support under the
engine to prevent the tiller from tilting too
far.
4. Now slide three pieces of 2" x 4"
lumber underneaththe drag bar- raising
the drag bar about 4=1/2"above ground.
This elevation aliows an accurate "cold"
gear oil reading.
5. Wait two hours with tiller elevated
(ailow more time if temperature is below
40°F).
6, Loosenand remove transmission
dipstick (Fig. 5-8). Wipe it clean with a
rag.
7. Hoid dipstick so its markings face to
rear of tiiier. Lower it straigM down into
the sump hole to touch the drive shaft
inside (Fig. 5-8). Don't force or try to
thread it back in; an incorrect reading will
result.
8. Removedipstick and check oil level. It
should be anywhere within the cross-
hatched area or even slightly above the
Max marking. If correct, replace dipstick
and remove the boards used as props.
9. If oil level was low, gear oil must be
added before using the tiiier. See Adding
or C,#anging Gear Off next.
Fer Dipsticks With Het/Celd Markings
1. Move the tiller to level ground.
2, Puii the Depth Reguiator Lever back,
then push it down all the way (to engage
its top notch).
3. Placea sturdy support under the
engine to prevent the tiller from tilting too
far.
4. Cold reading (preferred method):
(Two hours has passed since the tiller
was used.) Piacea 2" x 4" board (on
edge) under the drag bar- raising the tiiier
and drag bar about 3ol/2" aboveground.
Hot reading: (Tiller was operatedfor
more than 30 minutes within the past
hour.) Do not use the wood prop to
elevate the tiiier.
5. Follow Steps 4, 5 and 6 given for the
other dipstick type.
6. Removedipstick and check ieveI. It
should be within or abovethe "Cold"
range marking if taking a coid reading. If
taking a hot reading,the ievel should be
within or slightiy above the "Hot" range.
7. If tire ievet is incorrect, seeAdding or
Changing Gear Oil.
Adding nr Changing Gear Oil
Forpartia/rift=ups (just a few ounces or
less), use SAE 140, SAE85W=140,or SAE
80W=90weight gear oil with an API rating
of GL=4or GL=5=For furl replacement,
use SAE 140 or SAE 85W=140gear eli
with an API rating of GL=4onty. (At the
factory, SAE 85W=140weight gear oil is
used.)
IMPORTANT: Do not use automatic
transmission fluid or engine oil. They are
too light in weight and will result in trans-
mission damage.
The gear eli does not need to be changed.
Do so only if you know, or suspect, it is
contaminated with dirt, sand or other
foreign particles.
Geareli is avaiiabte at authorized dealers
and most service stations, power
equipment centers, or farm/heavy
equipment outlets.
Capacities: Power unit transmission
hoids approximately 60 ozs.; Tine Attach=
ment transmission holds approximately
12=1/2"ozs.
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