Troy-Bilt TBE304 - Changing the Engine Oil

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Fig. 17
Oil Fill Plug
Oil Fill Hole
O-Ring
Fig. 18
Maximum
Oil Level
Bottom Thread
Oil Fill Hole
CHANGING THE OIL
Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil will ow freely and carry away more impurities.
1. Clean the area around the oil ll plug (Fig. 17) to prevent debris from entering the oil ll hole.
2. Unscrew the oil ll plug.
3. Tip the unit vertically to pour the oil out of the oil ll hole and into a container (Fig. 19). Allow
ample time for complete drainage.
NOTE: Dispose of the old oil according to federal, state and local regulations.
4. Wipe up any oil that may have spilled.
5. Pour 3.04 .oz. (90 ml) of SAE 30 oil into the oil ll hole (Fig. 17).
6. Wipe up any oil that may have spilled.
7. Make sure the O-ring is in place on the oil ll plug (Fig. 17).
8. Reinstall the oil ll plug.
WARNING: DO NOT overll the crankcase.
OVERFILLING THE CRANKCASE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Refer to Checking
the Oil Level.