Troy-Bilt 8 HP - Manual (Page 38)

SECTION 6:
Your tiller and its engine require
regular care and maintenance if
they are to give you the many
years of service that you should
expect of them.
Most maintenance and repair
procedures are easy to do yourself
with the help of the step-by-step
instructions found in this Section.
Of course, you can always call or
write the factory for expert advice,
or you can obtain factory author­
ized service at one of our regional
stores, or from a nearby TROY-BILT
Tiller authorized dealer.
IMPORTANT
All references to “left” and “right”
sides of the tiller are given from
the operator’s position behind the
handlebars.
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY
USE 10 25 30 50 100
PROCEDURE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS
AS
NOTED
Check engine oil level •
After every 5
operating hours
Clean engine cooling system •
Test operation of Forward
Interlock Safety System
•
See Page 17 for
test procedure
Check Forward Interlock Safety
System wires for loose
connections, fraying, or bare
spots
•
Check battery electrolyte level
and electrical connections
•
Recharge battery
Before and after
prolonged
storage
Check drive belt tension •
After first 2
break-in hours
Check nuts and bolts •
After first 2
break-in hours
Clean tiller tine shaft •
Lubricate tiller •
Change engine oil* •
More frequently in
extremely dusty or
dirty conditions
Clean foam element air filter •
More frequently in
extremely dusty or
dirty conditions
Check paper element air filter •
Check for oil leaks •
After first 2
break-in hours
Check gear oil level in Power
Unit and Tine Attachment
transmissions
•
After first 2
break-in hours
Check Bolo Tines for wear •
Check reverse disc for wear •
Check air pressure in tires •
Check spark plug •
Replace paper element air filter •
More frequently in
extremely dusty or
dirty conditions
'During new engine break-in period, change engine oil after first 5 hours of operation.
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