Troy-Bilt series 650 Operator's Manual page 16

Lubrication
After every 10 operating hours, oil or grease the lubrication
points shown in Fig. 6-1 and described below.
Handlebar
Attaching Screws
Wheel Shaft
Use a clean lubricating oil (#30 weight motor oil is suitable)
and a clean general purpose grease (grease containing a metal
lubricant is preferred, if available).
• Remove the wheels, clean the wheel shaft and apply a thin
coating of grease to the wheel shaft.
• Grease the back, front and sides of the depth regulator
lever.
• Remove the tines and clean the tine shaft. Use a file or
sandpaper to gently remove any rust, burrs or rough spots
(especially around holes in shaft). Apply grease to the
ends of shaft before installing the tines.
• Oil the threads on the handlebar height adjustment screws
and the handlebar attaching screws.
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Depth
Regulator
Lever
Tine Shaft
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Off-Season Storage
When the tiller won't be used for an extended period, prepare it
for storage as follows:
1. Clean the tiller and engine.
2. Do routine tiller lubrication and check for loose parts and
hardware.
3. Protect the engine and perform recommended engine
maintenance by following the storage instructions found
in the Engine Operator's Manual. Be sure to protect the
fuel lines, carburetor and fuel tank from gum deposits
by removing fuel or by treating fuel with a fuel stabilizer
(follow the engine manufacturer's recommendations).
4. Store the tiller in a clean, dry area.
5. Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank in an
enclosed area where gas fumes could reach an open flame
or spark, or where ignition sources are present (space
heaters, hot water heaters, furnaces, etc.).