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14 Section 6— Maintenance & adjuStMentS
Maintenance
Lubrication
Lubricate the pivot points on the control handle and the
extension spring at the end of the control cable with a light
oil once every season and before the snow thrower is put into
storage at the end of the season.
Off-Season Storage
If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow
the instructions below.
snow thrower for information on the storage of the engine.
2. Store the equipment in a clean, dry area.
3. If storing in an unventilated area, rustproof the machine
using a light oil or silicone to coat the snow thrower.
Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow thrower.
5. Lubricate pivot points on control handle and extension
spring at end of control cable with a light oil.
Engine
your snow thrower for maintenance and adjustment information
on your engine.
To access the oil drain and spark plug on model 2T5 it is
necessary to remove the lower panel.
2. Remove the three screws that secure the lower panel.
Remove the lower panel by lifting up on the panel to free
the tabs at the bottom of the panel from the tab slots and
Figure 6-3
NOTE: The bottom of the panel has tabs that help hold it in
place.
NOTE: An oil drain extension kit is available separately.
Contact your local Troy-Bilt dealer or contact Troy-Bilt’s
3. Change the oil and/or the spark plug as instructed in your
Re-install the lower panel by placing the tabs in the tab
slots, lifting the panel into place and secure with the three
screws removed in step 2.
5. Tip the snow thrower back to the operating position and pull
the starter handle a few times to see if it is difficult to pull.
If the starter is difficult to pull, remove the spark plug and
pull the handle several times to ensure that any oil trapped
in the head is removed.
CAUTION:
when it is removed and the starter handle is pulled.
7. Inspect the spark plug. If it is wet, clean off any oil before
re-installing.