Maintenance/Repairs; Subjects Covered In This Section Include; Required Maintenance Schedule - Troy-Bilt 47260 Owner/Operator Manua

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Maintenance/Repairs
Carefully read this Section on en-
gine and chipper/Vac maintenance
and selVice.
Performing the required mainte-
nance according to schedule will
ensure the proper performance
and long life of your machine.
CAUTION
Before inspecting, cleaning or
servicing the machine, shut off
engine, disconnect spark plug
wire, and make sure that all
moving parts have come to a
complete stop.
Failure to follow these instruc-
tions can result in personal in-
jury or property damage.
NOTE: All references to left,
right, front and rear of the ma-
chine are determined by standing
behind the handlebars and facing
the direction of forward travel.
Subjects covered in this Section include:
• Checking and Changing Engine Oil
• Servicing the Air Cleaner Assembly
• Cleaning the Air Intake Debris Guard
• Servicing the Spark Plug
• Carburetor and Ignition System Information
• Servicing the Engine Spark Arrester
• Servicing the Engine On/Off Switch Assembly
• Servicing the Safety Interlock System
• Lubrication
• Checking Nuts and Bolts
• Sharpening or Replacing the Chipper Blade
• Replacing the Fan Blades
• Repairing the Shredder Screen
• Replacing the Drive Belt
• Traction Drive Adjustments
• Replacing the Wheel Drive Bail Cable
• Adjusting the Gear Shift Lever Cable
• Replacing the Gear Shift Lever Cable
• Off-Season Storage
• Troubleshooting
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE Before Every Every Every As
Each 5 25 100 Noted
Use Hours Hours Hours
Check Bolts and Nuts (Page 38)
•
Check Engine Oil Level (Page 35)
• •
Inspect Collection Bag (Page 20)
•
Change Engine Oil (Page 35)
•
1,4
Clean Pre-Cleaner Air Filter (Page 36)
•
2
Replace Paper Air Filter (Page 36)
•
3
Clean Debris Guard (Page 36)
• •
2
Inspect Spark Plug (Page 37)
•
Clean machine
•
2
Inspect engine spark arrester 5
NOTE 1 - Change oil after first two hours of new operation.
NOTE 2 - Clean daily if used in extremely dusty or dirty conditions.
NOTE 3 - Replace more often if used in extremely dusty or dirty conditions
NOTE 4 - Change more often if used in extremely dusty or dirty conditions
NOTE 5 - If engine is equipped with a spark arrester, inspect every 50 operating hours.
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