Troy-Bilt RZT SERIES ZT42 - Manual (Page 22)

Maintenance & Adjustments
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Maintenance Schedule
Before
Each use
Every
10 Hours
Every
25 Hours
Every
50 Hours
Every
100 Hours
Prior
to Storing
Check Engine Intake Screen/Cover
P
Clean Battery Terminals
P P
Lube Front Pivot Axle and Caster Axles
P P
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
P P
Lube Deck Wheels
P P
Maintenance
WARNING! Before performing any maintenance or
repairs, disengage the PTO, move the drive control
levers fully outward in the neutral position, engage
the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the
key to prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the Kohler Owner’s Manual for all engine maintenance
intervals, procedures, specifications and instructions.
Draining the Engine Oil
Locate the oil drain port on the left side of the engine. 1.
Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain 2.
valve to expose the drain port. Refer to Figure 6-1. Remove
the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.
Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the 3.
oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an
appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.0 quart
capacity, to collect the used oil.
Turn the oil drain valve
4. 1⁄4-turn, then pull outward to begin
draining oil. After the oil has finished draining, push the
end of the oil drain valve back in and turn 1⁄4-turn to secure
it back in place. Re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to
keep debris from entering the drain port.
After the oil has finished draining, push the end of the oil
6.
drain valve back in, until the tabs click into place. Re-cap
the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering
the drain port and refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual
for refilling instructions, oil type and amount.
NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control
devices and systems which are being done at owner’s expense may
be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual.
Warranty repairs must be performed by a Troy-Bilt Dealer.
Hydrostatic Transmission
The zero turn tractor is equipped with dual integrated
hydrostatic pumps/transaxles that are sealed and are
maintenance-free. Fluid levels cannot be checked and fluid
cannot be added or changed.
Dipstick
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Fill
Tube
Oil Filter
Figure 6-1