Changing The Oil; Air Filter Maintenance - Troy-Bilt TB26CO Operator's Manual

CHANGING THE OIL

For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours of
operation. Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil will
flow freely and carry away more impurities.
1. Unplug spark plug boot to prevent accidental starting.
WARNING:
Wear gloves to prevent injury when
handling unit.
2. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick.
3. Pour the oil out of the
oil fill hole and into a
container by tipping the
unit to a vertical
position (Fig. 24). Allow
ample time for
complete drainage.
4. Wipe up any oil residue
on the unit and clean
up any oil that may
have spilled. Dispose of
the oil according to
Federal, State and local
regulations.
5. Refill the crankcase
with 3.04 fluid ounce
(90 ml) of SAE 30 SF, SG, SH oil.
NOTE: Use the bottle and spout saved from initial use to
measure the correct amount of oil. The top of the label on
the bottle measures approximately 3.04 ounces (90 ml) (Fig.
25). Check the level with the dipstick. If the level is low, add
a small amount of oil and recheck. Do not overfill (Fig. 25).
6. Replace the oil fill plug/dipstick.
7. Reconnect the spark plug boot.

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury,
always turn the unit off and allow it to cool before
you clean or service it.
Cleaning the Air Filter
Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is
an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain your air filter
properly can result in poor performance or can cause
permanent damage to your engine.
1. Open the air filter cover. Push the tab on the right side of
the cover inward. Then pull the air filter cover out and to
the left (Fig. 26).
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 24
Fill Level
Fig. 25
Air Filter
Air Filter Cover
NOTE: It may be necessary to
remove the fuel cap to
completely remove the air filter
cover.
2. Remove the air filter (Fig. 26).
3. Wash the filter in detergent and
water (Fig. 27). Rinse the filter
thoroughly and allow it to dry.
4. Apply enough clean SAE 30
motor oil to lightly coat the filter
(Fig. 28).
5. Squeeze the filter to spread
and remove excess oil (Fig. 29).
Fig. 28
6. Replace the filter
(Fig. 30).
NOTE: If the unit is
operated without
the air filter, you
will VOID the
Slots
warranty.
7. Reinstall the air
filter cover.
Position the
hooks on the left
side of the air
filter cover into
the slots at the left side of the back plate (Fig. 30).
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the fuel cap to reinstall
the air filter cover.
8. Swing the cover to the right until the tab on the air filter
cover snaps into place in the slot on the back plate (Fig. 31).
9. Replace the fuel cap if it was removed.
9
Tab
Fig. 26
Fig. 27
Fig. 29
Back Plate Back Plate Slot
Fig. 30