Troy-Bilt Super Bronco Operator's Manual page 36

• Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely
away from the metal parts where arcing could
occur.
• Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the
grounding post, if provided.
2. Be sure that the fuel fill cap is on and securely tightened.
3. Be sure to find correct oil drain plug location, if present
(see the equipment Operator's Manual instructions for
additional information). See Fig. 6-2.
4. Clean area around the oil drain plug.
5. Place an approved recyclable oil container under the oil
drain plug.
6. Remove the Oil drain plug. See Fig. 6-2.
NOTE:
Depending on which engine model you have, the oil
plug may be positioned differently. These positions include on
the front and/or rear side of the block, or as an extednded tube.
Examples are shown in Figure 6-2.
Oil
Drain
Oil Drain
Plug
WARNING!
repeatedly left in contact with the skin for prolonged
periods. Although this is unlikely unless you handle
used oil on a daily basis, it is still advisable to
thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as
soon as possible after handling used oil.
7. Tip engine to position the oil flow, so it will drain from the
lowest point on the engine.
8. Drain the oil into an approved recyclable oil container.
NOTE: Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is
compatible with the environment. We suggest you take it in a
sealed container to your local service station for reclamation.
Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground.
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Oil Drain
Figure 6-2
Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if
9. Install the oil drain plug and tighten securely.
10. Clean area around the oil drain plug.
11. Remove the oil fill cap dipstick.
12. Fill with the recommended oil (See Set Up Section).
NOTE: DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in oil
carry-over to the equipment and cause malfunction or
damage.
NOTE: DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the "L" mark on
the dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction
or damage.
13. Wipe away any spilled oil.
14. Checking Oil Level (See Set Up Section)
15. Install the oil fill cap dipstick. Tighten securely.
16. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post,
if present.
17. Carefully reconnect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
NOTE: It is advisable to recheck the oil level after you have
operated the engine for a short while, and the normal engine
operating temperature has been achieved.
WARNING!
muffler, engine head and spark plug will be very hot.
Be careful not to touch any of these components
until they have cooled.
Spark Plug Service
WARNING!
plug removed. DO NOT crank engine with spark
plug removed.
Check the spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. To
ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly
gapped and free of deposits.
1. Remove the spark plug boot.
2. Clean the area around the spark plug.
3. Use a spark plug wrench to remove the plug.
Plug
WARNING!
muffler, engine head and spark plug will be very hot.
Be careful not to touch any of these components
until they have cooled.
Electrode
If the engine has been running, the
DO NOT check for spark with spark
If the engine has been running, the
0.06-0.03 in.
0.60-0.80 mm
Figure 6-3