Troy-Bilt E682L Operator's Manual page 39

Section5:
Tine Shaft Maintenance
After every 10 operating hours, remove
the left=and right=side Bolo Tine holders
and clear away dirt and debris that have
accumulated on the tine shaft or inside
the tine holders. Pieasefoliow this main-
tenance recommendation, as debris can
cause premature wear to the tine shaft
and its oil seals. Refer to the previous
tine holder removal instructions. After
cleaning away any debris and removing
old greasefrom the tine shaft, apply fresh
greaseto the tine shaft.
Tire and Wheel Maintenance
Checktire air pressure every 39 operating
hours. The recommended pressure for
tiliing is 10@=20 psi (pounds per square
inch). Both tires should be inflated
equally. (Unequal pressure can cause the
tiller to pull to one side.)
Removing the Wheels
Eachwheel is secured by a rolI (spiroI)
pin that passesthrough the wheel hub
and the wheel shaft. Drive the roll pin out
to remove a wheel.
1, Prop the transmission up with a sturdy
block to raise the wheei you want to
remove off the ground.
2, Move the Wheel Speed Leverto either
SLOW or FASTposition to prevent the
wheels from turning.
3. Use a 5/16" drift pin (or a biunt point
16=pennynail) to drive the roll pin free.
Wear safety goggles when driving the
roll pie into or from the wheel hub to
protect your eyes from the possibility of
flying metal particmes.
En_line OiJMaintenance
Checkthe engine oii ievel before starting
the engine each day and after each 5
hours of continuous operation. Running
the engine when it is iow on oil will
quickiy ruin the engine.
it is recommendedthat you changethe oil
every ten (10) operating hours and even
sooner when operating in extremely dirty
or dusty conditions. Refer to the separate
Engine Owner's Manual for detailed
service instructions.
Air Cleaner Maintenance
The engine is equipped with a dual
element air cbaner that filters the air
twice before it enters the carburetor to
mix with the fuel.
The engine air cteaner filters dirt and dust
out of the air before it enters the carbum =
tor. Operatingthe engine with a dirty,
clogged air fiiter can cause poor perfor=
mance and damageto the engine. Never
operatethe engine without the air cleaner
instatied, inspect and service the air
cleaner more often if operating in very
dusty or dirty conditions.
it is critical that the filters be kept clean
and properiy installed at ali times. See
the iocation of the air cleanerassembly on
your engine by referring to Figure5=39or
Figure 5=40.
Refer to the engine manufacturer's iitera=
ture suppiied with your tiiier for compiete
air cleaner service and maintenanceinfor=
mation.
ThrettJe Cable Maintenance
The throttle iever settings are factory =
adjusted, so unnecessaryadjustments
should not be made. However, if the
engine does not start or stop, or respond
immediately to various throttle iever
settings, then adjustments may be
necessary. Pieaserefer to the engine
manufacturer literature suppiied with your
tiller for specific adjustment instructions.
Jgnitien System Maintenance
Your engine is equipped with ebctronic
ignition, it does not havea condenser or
points, so there is no needto perform any
regular tune=up maintenanceon this
system other than adjusting or replacing
the spark plug.
Spark Plug Maintenance
The spark piug must be in good condition
for proper engine operation. Removeand
inspect the plug every 59 operating hours
or annualiy, whichever occurs first.
The correct electrode gap is .039". Check
the gap with a feeler gauge. Do not usea
spark piug if the porcelain is cracked, the
electrodesare pitted or burned, or if other
visible damage is present.
NOTE: Do not wire brush or sandbiast the
spark piug to clean it -ioose particles
can enter the engine, causing damage!
To repiacethe plug, first tighten it
securely by hand, then use a spark plug
wrench to tighten the plug an extra 1/4
turn.
Battery Care and Maintenance
The batteo' is sealed and is mainteneece=
free. Acid levels cannot be checked.
o Always keepthe battery cables and
terminals clean and free of corrosive
build=up.
o After cleaning the battery and
terminals, apply a light coat of
petroleum jelly or greaseto the
terminals and cover both terminals
with the rubber boots.
When removing the battery, always dis=
connect the negative (-) came first
followed by the positive (+) cabb. Re=
verse this procedure when reinstalling
the battery.
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