Troy-Bilt 769-04000A - Manual (Page 15)

Maintenance Schedule
Tasks First 5 Hrs. Each Use or
Every 5 Hrs.
Every Season
or 25 Hrs.
Every Season
or 50 Hrs.
Every Season
or 100 Hrs.
Service Dates
Check engine oil
Change engine oil
Check spark plug
Service spark plug
Clean exhaust area
WARNING! To prevent accidental start-up, shut off
the engine and remove the ignition key before
performing any type of engine maintenance.
Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if
high level performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance
will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals
and the type of maintenance to be performed are described
in the table below. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals,
whichever occur first. More frequent service is required when
operating in adverse conditions.
Oil Recommendations
When adding oil to the engine, refer to the viscosity chart
below (Fig. 7-1). Engine oil capacity is 600 ml (approx. 20
oz.). Do not over-fill. Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high
detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or
exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for service
classification SG, SF. Motor oils classified SG, SF will show this
designation on the container.
CAUTION: DO NOT use non-detergent oil or
2-stroke engine oil. It could shorten the engine’s
service life.
Checking Engine Oil
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick 1.
clean. Ref. Fig. 3-4.
Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, but DO NOT
2.
screw it in.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If the level is low, slowly
3.
add oil until oil level registers between high (H) and low (L),
Ref. Fig. 3-4.
NOTE: Do not overfill. Overfilling the engine with oil may
result in the engine smoking, hard starting or spark plug
fouling.
Figure 7-1
5W-30
0W-30
(°f)
(°C)
-40° -20° 0° 20° 40°
-30° -20° -10° 0°
0W-30
5W-30
Synthetic
Engine Maintenance
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