Troy-Bilt TB130 - Manual (Page 16)

Maintenance & Adjustments
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Maintenance
General Recommendations
Always observe safety rules when performing any •
maintenance.
The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that
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have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain
the lawn mower as instructed here.
Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine
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warranty.
All adjustments should be checked at least once each
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season.
Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are
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tight.
WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark
plug, and ground against engine before performing
any type of maintenance on your machine.
Lubrication
Lubricate pivot points on the blade control at least once a 1.
season with light oil. The blade control must operate freely
in both directions. See Fig. 6-1.
Figure 6-1
Follow the accompanying engine manual for lubrication 2.
schedule and instruction for engine lubrication.
Deck Care
Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent
build-up of grass clippings or other debris. Follow steps below
for this job.
Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from lawn 1.
mower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
Tip mower so that it rests on the housing. Keep the side
2.
with the air cleaner facing up. Hold mower firmly.
WARNING: Never tip the mower more than 90º in
any direction and do not leave the mower tipped for
any length of time. Oil can drain into the upper part
of the engine causing a starting problem.
3. Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a suitable
tool.
4. Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If you had
put plastic under the gas cap earlier, make sure to remove it
now.
Engine Care
A list of key engine maintenance jobs required for good
performance by the mower is given below. Follow the
accompanying engine manual for a detailed list and instructions.
Maintain oil level as instructed in engine manual. •
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. •
Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions.
Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates
that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air
cleaner, refer to the engine manual.
Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season. Spark
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plug replacement is recommended at the start of each
mowing season. Check engine manual for correct plug
type and gap specifications.
Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the
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top of the engine clean to permit proper air circulation.
Remove all grass, dirt, and combustible debris from muffler
area.