Troy-Bilt 13034 - Manual (Page 24)

Maintenance (continued)
in engine manual. Before installing new
filter, lightly oil filter gasket with fresh,
clean engine oil. Screw filter on by hand
until gasket contacts filter adapter.
Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn farther. Start and
run engine. Check for oil leaks. Stop
engine, recheck oil level and add oil if
required.
manner. DO NOT dispose of waste
materials such as oil, fuel, coolant,
brake fluid, filters, batteries, battery
acid or other waste materials onto the
ground, down a drain, or into a stream,
pond or lake. Contact focal
environmental authorities for proper
waste material disposal information.
Use proper waste material storage
containers.
A
WARNING
00 NOT USE FOOO OR BEVERAGE
CONTAINERS TO STORE WASTE
MATERIALS. USING SUCH CONTAINERS
COULO RESULT IN ACCIOENTAL
POISONING.
Flywheel Screen (C, Fig. 6-5)
STOP ENGINE BEFORE CLEANING
FLYWHEEL! Check for debris and clean
regularly. A dirty air screen and engine
can cause engine to overheat.
Fuel Filter
The fuel filter (E, Fig. 6-6) is located in the
fuel line and filters fuel flowing from the
fuel tank. This filter is disposable. Replace
annually or when dirty. Refer to engine
manual for more complete fuel filter
service information. Before replacing filter,
drain fuel tank by running engine until unit
stops.
Air Cleaner
Improper air cleaner maintenance can
cause engine damage.
Service schedules and cleaning
instructions are the same for all engines,
even though air cleaner designs may differ
(Figs. 6-7 & 6-8)..
SERVICE SCHEDULE:
Outer foam pre-cleaner: Wash and re-oil
every 25 operating hours or every season,
whichever occurs first.
Inner paper cartridge: Clean or replace
every 100 operating hours or every
season, whichever occurs first.
AIR CLEANER SERVICING (Figs. 6-7 & 6-
8 )
• Unhook clips (C) and/or remove knobs
(D). Remove covers (E). Lift out paper
cartridge (B) and foam pre-cleaner (A).
Separate foam pre-cleaner from paper
cartridge.
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