Troy-Bilt 12065 - Manual (Page 24)

Checking Engine Oii Levei:
1. Move the tiller to a level area.
2. Pull the Depth Regulator Lever
all the way up until it is in the bot­
tom notch.
3. Unscrew the oil fill plug from
the right side of the engine (see
Figure 5-3).
4. If the oil level is correct, the
level will crest at the top of, or
begin to flow from, the oil fill
tube. Reinstall the oil fill plug.
5. If the level of the oil was below
the very top of the fill hole, oil
must be added as follows.
Adding Engine Oii:
1. Insert a clean funnel into the oil
fill hole.
2. Select the correct type and
weight of engine oil according to
the separate Engine Owner’s
Manual.
3. Slowly pour oil into the funnel.
Check the oil level frequently
while pouring. (Remove the fun­
nel when checking.) When the oil
just begins to overflow, the level is
correct.
4. Replace the oil fill plug securely.
Changing Engine Oil
Change the engine oil after the
first two hours of initial tiller opera­
tion. Thereafter, change the engine
oil every ten operating hours.
NOTE: The engine manufacturer
recommends that the engine oil be
changed after 25 hours of operation.
Because the tiller is constantly op­
erated in a dusty, dirty environment,
we recommend that you change the
oil every 10 operating hours (or
even sooner if the environment is
extremely dirty or dusty).
Changing the engine oil removes
impurities and contaminants which
would otherwise increase wear on
internal engine parts. New oil as­
sures that the various internal mov­
ing parts of the engine receive
proper lubrication.
^ WARNING
stop the engine, allow it to
cool, disconnect the spark
plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug be­
fore changing the engine oil.
Do not touch any engine parts
which may be hot.
Failure to do so could result
in personal injury or property
damage.
1. Start the engine and allow it to
mn until it is warm. Then TURN
THE ENGINE OEF.
2. There are two engine oil drain
plugs on either side of the engine
base. Use whichever one is most
conveniently located for you.
3. Place a 2"x 4" wood board under
the wheel opposite the drain plug
you’ll be removing.
4. Place a drain pan with a mini­
mum capacity of 1-quart beneath
the drain plug.
Photo 5-4: Draining engine oil.
5. Use a 3/8" open end wrench to
remove the drain plug. Put it aside.
Let all of the old engine oil drain
completely into the drain pan.
6. Reinstall the drain plug securely.
7. Remove the wood board from
beneath the wheel.
8. Refill the engine with the correct
type and weight of engine oil. See
your separate Engine Owner’s
Manual for specifications.
9. Check the oil level to be sure it
is correct before starting the engine.
WARNING
stop the engine, allow it to
cool, disconnect the spark
plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug be­
fore checking, adding or
changing the transmission
gear oil. Do not touch any
engine parts which may be
hot.
Failure to do so could result
in personal injury or property
damage.
Checking and Topping-Off
Transmission Gear Oil
Checking Transmission Gear Oil:
1. Move the tiller to a level area.
2. Pull the Depth Regulator Lever
all the way up.
3. Unscrew the filler/check plug
from the top of the transmission (it
is located just behind the belt cover).
4. Use a flashlight to look down
into the filler/check plug hole. Note
the worm gear on the drive shaft
(refer to Figure 5-5 inset). Look on
either side of the worm gear to see
the surface of the gear oil. If the
gear oil level is correct, it should be
halfway up the sides of the worm
gear. If topping off is required, fol­
low instructions given next.
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