Troy-Bilt 42051 - Manual (Page 23)

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Section 5: Maintenance
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
This table describes service guidelines only and does not provide complete service information. For complete service information,
contact your local authorized dealer.
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to
a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING
Before After Every 25 Every 50 Annually Comments
Each Each Operating Hours Operating Hours
Use Use or Annually or Annually
Check engine oil level ✓ (1) See Engine Manual
Check all hardware for tightness ✓
Check Auger Drive Lever Operation ✓
Check Wheel Drive Lever Operation ✓
Lubricate handlebar control levers
and linkages
✓
Remove snow, slush and ice
from snow thrower
✓
Change engine oil ✓ (1) See Engine Manual
Check tire pressure and condition ✓
Check auger gear box oil level ✓
Check belts for wear ✓
Cooling air screen ✓ See Engine Manual
Check, clean, re-gap or replace
spark plug
✓ (2) See Engine Manual
Apply oil to drive chains–wipe excess ✓
Check belts for wear, damage,
and adjustment
✓
Adjust brake arm ✓
Grease auger ✓
Remove rust and touch-up ✓
Required Maintenance
Schedule
(1) Change oil after the first two hours of operation.
(2) Annually or after every 100 operating hours.