Off-Season Storage - Troy-Bilt 47260 Owner/Operator Manua

Maintenance/Repairs
10. Route the cable sheath below
the handlebar and insert the "Z"
hook end of the cable wire into the
top of the transaxle shifting arm.
11. Place the cable sheath in the
groove on the top of the transaxle
and swing the clamp into position
over the cable. Check that the
GEAR SHIff LEVER is in the
No.4 setting (lever moved all the
way forward). Then, securely
tighten the cable clamp screw (A,
Figure 5-14). Do not overtighten
the clamp screw as damage to the
transaxle housing will result.
12. Use two new cable ties to
loosely secure the wheel drive
cable and the gear shift lever cable
to the handlebar.
13. With the engine shut off, check
the function of the cable by moving
the GEAR SlllFT LEVER all the
way back to the (P) setting and then
all the way forward to No.4.
Starting from the (P) or No.4 set-
tings, you should feel the lever
engage seven distinct positions
(with six "clicks" in between). If
not, refer to "Adjusting the Gear
Shift Lever Cable" on Page 44.
14. Reinstall the transaxle access
cover.
Figure 5-15: Phillips screw
(A) and plastic cover (B).
For clarity, the Wheel Drive
Bail Cable is not shown in
this view.
DANGER
To Prevent Personal Injury or
Property Damage:
• Never perform mainte-
nance while engine is run-
ning or when spark plug wire
is connected to spark plug,
except where specifically in-
structed to do so.
• Never store machine with
fuel in the fuel tank inside a
building where fumes may
reach an open flame or
spark, or where ignition
sources are present such as
hot water and space heaters,
furnaces, clothes dryers,
stoves, electric motors, etc.
• Drain gasoline outdoors
and into an approved con-
tainer. Be sure engine is
cool, do not smoke, and keep
away from open flame.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
1. Review the "Maintenance and
Storage" safety rules in the Safety
section of this Manual.
2. If engine will be unused for 30
days or more, prepare it for storage
as follows.
a.) To prevent gum deposits from
forming and causing possible mal-
function of the engine. run the en-
gine until the fuel tank is empty
and the engine stops due to lack of
fuel. If "Gasohol" has been used,
put 1/2 pint of gasoline into the
fuel tank and repeat this step.
NOTE: A fuel stabilizer is an ac-
ceptable substitute in minimizing
the formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to
gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container, following mixing ratio
found on stabilizer container. Run
engine at least 10 minutes after
adding stabilizer to allow it to
reach carburetor.
b.)
Change the oil if it has not
been changed in the last three
months. See Page 35.
c.)
Oil the cylinder bore by re-
moving the spark plug and pouring
one ounce of clean engine oil into
the spark plug hole. Cover the
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spark plug hole with a rag (to
avoid being sprayed by oil) and
crank the engine over, slowly, sev-
eral times. Install the spark plug
but do not connect the spark plug
wire.
d.)
Clean the engine by removing
any dirt, chaff or other debris from
the exterior.
3. Use mild soap and water to
clean the machine, the collection
bag (see Page 20), and any attach-
ments.
4. Check that all hardware is in
place and securely fastened. Refer
to the Parts Catalog if any hard-
ware needs to be replaced.
5. Inspect all visible moving parts
for damage, breakage, and wear.
Repair or replace as needed (refer
to Parts Catalog).
6. Touch up all chipped or
scratched surfaces to prevent rust
from forming.
7. If possible, store the machine
indoors (see DANGER statement
on this page). Cover it to protect it
from dust and dirt. Use a covering
(not plastic) that does not retain
moisture. Be sure the engine and
muffler are cool before covering.