Troy-Bilt 12208 - Manual (Page 24)

Sections: Maintenance
A
WARNING
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W~T
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut otf engine, wait for all moving parts to come
to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away trom spark plug. Remove ignition
key on electric start models.
Failure to tollow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
ENGINE OIL SERVICE
Check the engine oil level before starting
the engine each day and check it after each
5 hours of continuous operation. Running
the engine when it is low on oil will quickly
ruin the engine.
It is recommended that you change the
engine oil after every 10 hours of operation
and even sooner when operating in
extremely dirty or dusty conditions. Refer
to the separate Engine Owner’s Manual for
detailed service instructions.
A. To Check the Engine Oil Level:
1. Move the tiller to a level area and shut
off the engine.
2. Level the engine by putting the Depth
Regulator Lever in the second notch from
the top.
3. Clean the area around the oil dipstick or
oil fill tube to prevent dirt from falling into
the crankcase.
4. On engines with an oil fill tube, remove
the filler cap, add oil (if required) until it
reaches the top of fhe tube and reinstall the
filler cap.
5. On engines with a dipstick, remove it,
wipe it clean, and reinstall it finger-tight.
Remove the dipstick and check the reading.
Add oil (if required) to bring the level to the
FULL mark. Do not overfill.
B. To Change the Engine Oil:
Change the engine oil as instructed in the
separate Engine Owner’s Manual.
SPARK PLUG SERVICE
Inspect and clean or replace the spark plug
after every 100 operating hours or
annually. Clean the plug and set the gap as
described in the separate Engine Owner’s
Manual.
In some areas, local law requires using
resistor spark plugs to suppress ignition
signals. If the engine was originally
equipped with a resistor spark plug, use
the same type for replacement.
SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN SERVICE
If the engine muffler is equipped with a
spark arrester screen, remove and clean it
according to the time intervals and instruc­
tions in the separate Engine Owner’s
Manual.
THROTTLE LEVER ADJUSTMENT
If the engine does not respond to various
throttle lever settings, refer to the separate
Engine Owner’s Manual for service infor­
mation or contact your local authorized
engine service dealer.
A
WARNING
Operators shall not tamper with the
engine
governor settings on the
machine; the governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed to
protect the engine and all moving
parts
from damage caused by
overspeed. Authorized service shall be
sought if a problem exists.
CARBURETOR/GOVERNOR
CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS
The carburetor was adjusted at the
factory for best operating speed. Refer
to the separate Engine Owner’s Manual
for any adjustment information or see
your authorized engine service dealer.
The governor controls the maximum
safe operating speed and protects the
engine and all moving parts from
damage caused by overspeeding. Do
not tamper with the engine governor
settings.
OFF SEASON STORAGE
When the tiller won’t be used for
extended periods, prepare it for storage
as follows:
1. Clean the tiller and engine.
2. Do routine tiller lubrication and check
for loose parts and hardware.
3. Protect the engine and perform rec­
ommended engine maintenance by
following the engine storage instruc­
tions found in the separate Engine
Owner’s Manual. NOTE: Be sure to
protect the fuel lines, carburetor and
fuel tank from gum deposits by
removing fuel or by treating fuel with a
fuel stabilizer (follow engine manufac­
turer’s recommendations).
4. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
5. Never store the tiller with fuel in the
fuel tank in an enclosed area where gas
fumes could reach an open flame or
spark, or where ignition sources are
present (space heaters, hot water
heaters, furnaces, etc.).
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