Troy-Bilt 12087 - Required Maintenance Schedule

Seelio
Maintenance/Repairs
Carefully read this Section on
tiller and engine maintenance
and service.
Performing the required mainte-
nance according to schedule will
ensure the proper performance
and long life of your machine.
Subjects covered in this Section include:
• Tiller Maintenance
• Engine Maintenance
• Storing Your Tiller
• Troubleshooting
• Specifications
• Attachments
CAUTION
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 instruc-
tions can result in personal in-
jury or property damage.
NOTE: All references to left,
right, front and rear of the ma-
chine are determined by standing
behind the handlebars and facing
the direction of forward travel.
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Before Every Every Every As
PROCEDURE
Each 10 25
30
Noted
Use
Hours Hours Hours
Check engine oil level
•
Every 5
operating hrs.
Clean engine cooling system •
Test operation of Forward Interlock
• See Sec 4
Safety System
Forward Interlock Safety System -
•
check wire condition,connections
Check battery electrolyte level and
•
electrical connections
Recharge battery Before/after
long storage
Check drive belt tension
•
After initial
2 hours
Check nuts and bolts
•
After initial
2 hours
Clean tiller tine shaft
•
Lubricate tiller
•
Change engine oil*
•
More often
in dusty or
dirty areas
Clean foam element air filter
•
More often
Check paper element air filter
•
in dusty or
dirty areas
Check for oil leaks •
After initial
2 hours
Check gear oil level in
•
After initial
both transmissions 2 hours
Check bolo tines for wear
•
Check reverse disc for wear
•
Check air pressure in tires
•
* Ouring engine break-in period, change engine oil after first 5 hours of operation.
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