Troy-Bilt 1900678 - Manual (Page 23)

SECTION 5
Maintenance and AcMustments
S CAUTION; To avoid personal injury stop
the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire,
keep the wire away from the soark plug, and let
tne engine ana muffler cool down before inspect­
ing O’’ servicing the mower or engine.
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Maintenance
Procedure: Every
Use
Every 10
Operating
Hours
As
Noted
Check blade for tightness •
Inspect nuts & bolts for tightness •
Inspect operator controls •
Clean underside of mower and inside of
discharge chute
•
Inspect blade for sharpness •
Inspect electric start wires and cables •
Inspect electrolyte level in battery •
Recharge battery Before and after prolonged storage
Lubricate traction drive chain, linkages,
pivot points, throttle control cable, and
wheel mounting bolts and studs
•
Check tension on wheel drive belt and
chain
•
Check tension on blade drive belt •
Check tire pressure • Or once a week, whichever is sooner.
Perform the Blade Brake Control
3-second Stop Test described on
Page 34
•
At the start of each season and after
every 10 operating hours.
Sharpen or replace blade Whenever damaged, out of
balance, or dull
ENGINE
Inspect engine crankcase oil level • And after every 5 hours of continuous
operation
Inspect throttle cable •
Clean air filter At least every 25 operating hours —
see engine owner’s pamphlet.
Change engine crankcase oil I After 5 break-in operating hours
and every 25 hours thereafter
Adjust carburetor As required — see engine
owner’s pamphlet
Cooling system maintenance See engine owner’s pamphlet
Clean engine ! See engine owner’s pamphlet
Clean and reset spark plug See engine owner’s pamphlet
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