Troy-Bilt PONY TB465SS - Manual (Page 10)

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AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Air Filter
Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is
an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain your air filter
properly can result in poor performance or can cause
permanent damage to your engine.
1. Open the air filter cover. Push the tab on the right side of
the cover inward. Then pull the air filter cover out and to the
left (Fig. 28).
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the fuel cap to
completely remove the air filter cover.
2. Remove the air filter (Fig. 28).
3. Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 29). Rinse the
filter thoroughly and allow it to dry.
4. Apply enough clean SAE 30 motor oil to lightly coat the filter
(Fig. 30).
5. Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil (Fig. 31).
6. Replace the filter (Fig. 32).
Fill Level
Fig. 27
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Air Filter
Air Filter Cover
Tab
Fig. 28
4. Wipe up any oil residue on the unit and clean up any oil
that may have spilled. Dispose of the oil according to
Federal, State and local regulations.
5. Refill the crankcase with 3.04 fluid ounce (90 ml) of SAE 30
SF, SG, SH oil.
NOTE: Use the bottle and
spout saved from initial
use to measure the correct
amount of oil. The top of
the label on the bottle
measures approximately
3.04 ounces (90 ml) (Fig.
27). Check the level with
the dipstick. If the level is
low, add a small amount of
oil and recheck. Do not
overfill (Fig. 27).
6. Replace the oil fill
plug/dipstick.
7. Reconnect the spark plug
boot.
Fig. 26
NOTE: If the unit is operated
without the air filter, you will
VOID the warranty.
7. Reinstall the air filter cover.
Position the hooks on the left
side of the air filter cover into
the slots at the left side of the
back plate (Fig. 33).
NOTE: It may be necessary to
remove the fuel cap to reinstall
the air filter cover.
8. Swing the cover to the right
until the tab on the air filter
cover snaps into place in the
slot on the back plate (Fig. 33).
9. Replace the fuel cap if it was removed.
Fig. 29
Fig. 30 Fig. 31
Fig. 32
Back Plate Slot
Slots
Back Plate
Air Filter
Air Filter Cover
Tab
Fig. 33
CAUTION:
Wear gloves to prevent injury when
handling the unit.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always
turn the unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or
service it.