Troy-Bilt 42000 - Manual (Page 22)

Section
5 Maintenance
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BEFORE PERFORIVHNG ANY
MAINTENANCE ON THE UNIT,
STOP THE ENGINE AND WAIT
FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO
STOP. DISCONNECT SPARK
PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK
PLUG.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS
ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE ON THE UNIT
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Engine oil
Check the engine oil level each time
before starting the unit and after each 5
hours of operation.
To check the engine oil level:
1. Stop the engine and wait for all
moving parts to stop. Disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug.
2. Move the unit onto a level surface.
3. Remove the engine oil dipstick (A,
Fig. 5-1).
4. Wipe the oil from the dipstick with a
clean cloth.
5. Screw the dipstick back into the
engine.
6. Remove the engine oil dipstick (A,
Fig. 5-1) again.
7 The oil level should be between the
“FULL” and the “ADD” marks on the
dipstick. Refer to the engine owner
manual for proper engine oil specifi­
cations.
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To change the engine oil:
1. Start the engine and allow it to warm
up to operating temperature.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all
moving parts to stop. Disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug.
3. Move the unit onto a level surface.
4. Remove the engine oil dipstick (A,
Fig. 5-1 ) to allow venting for the
engine crankcase.
5. Place a container with a minimum
capacity of one quart below the oil
drain opening.
6. Fold a piece of cardboard or
aluminum foil into a shallow “V”, and
position it so the oil will drain through
it into the container.
7. Remove the oil drain plug and allow
the oil to drain into the container.
8. When all the oil has drained from the
engine, securely replace the oil drain
plug.
9. Refer to the engine owner manual for
correct engine oil specifications. Fill
the engine through the oil dipstick
opening with the correct type and
amount of oil as indicated in the
engine owner manual.
10. Securely replace the oil dipstick.
NEVER DISPOSE OF WASTE OIL ON THE
GROUND, DOWN A DRAIN OR INTO A
LAKE, POND OR STREAM. CONTACT
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITIES
FOR PROPER OIL DISPOSAL
INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE AND ITS VAPORS
ARE EXPLOSIVE. NEVER ADD
FUEL WHEN INDOORS OR
WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR
HOT. WIPE UP SPILLED
GASOLINE IMMEDIATELY.
KEEP SMOKING MATERIALS,
SPARKS OR FLAMES FAR
FROM FUEL TANK AND
CONTAINERS.
Ignition system
The engine has an electronic ignition
system which does not use points or a
condenser. The spark plug is the only
item requiring maintenance in this
system.