Troy-Bilt 12157 - Manual (Page 23)

MAmENANCE CHECKLIST
Before
Each Use Regularly
Every 25
Hours of
Use
Every 75
Hours of
Use
Every 100
Hours of
Use
End of
Season
Are ignition switch wires securely attached? X
Make sure air cleaner assembly is secure. X
Check all nuts and bolts for tightness. X
Clean cooling system by removing debris
from cylinder fins and carburetor area.
X
Check transmission lubricant.* X X
Remove and service the air filters.**
(service more frequently in dusty conditions) X
Have engine exhaust ports cleaned by an
Authorized Tecumseh Engine Dealer.
X
Clean dirt and debris from the equipment. X
Clean and lubricate the tine shafts. X X
Check spark plug.*** X
* After the first five (5) hours of use. Unless there is an obvious leak, the transmission
should not require that any lubricant be added.
** Every 25 operating hours or every 3 months (service daily in extremely dusty conditions).
*** Annually or every 75 operating hours.
Note: For carburetor and engine speed adjustments, see your Authorized Tecumseh Service Dealer.
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Height—51"
Height with Handlebars off— 17-V4"
Width (at Handlebar Grips)— 16-V4"
Tilling Width— 9" (approx.)
Tilling Width (outer tines off)— 6" (approx.)
Tine Construction— stamped steel, heat-treated,
non-interchangeable
Controls: Engine Throttle Speed Lever
Engine Ignition Switch
Fuel Primer Button or Choke Lever
Depth Stake
Starting System— Manual rope pull (automatic
rope rewind)
Fuel Tank Capacity— 20 ounces
Engine Make: Tecumseh TC-200
Engine Type: two-cycle (2-stroke), air-cooled.
Engine Displacement: 32.8cc (2 cu in). 1.6HP
Maximum Engine RPM: 5200
Fuel Mix Requirements: Use a ratio of 24 parts of un
leaded regular gasoline to 1 part of quality two-
cycle engine oil. See Page 12 in the Manual for
specific instructions.
Engine Lubrication: Quality two-cycle engine oil must
be mixed in the correct ratio (see above) with un
leaded regular gasoline.
Spark Plug: Refer to separate Engine Owner’s
Manual. Gap plug to .030".
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