Maintenance & Adjustments
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Maintenance Schedule
Before
Each use
Every
10 Hours
Every
25 Hours
Every
50 Hours
Every
100 Hours
Prior
to Storing
Check Engine Intake Screen/Cover
P
Clean Battery Terminals
P P
Lube Front Pivot Axle and Caster Axles
P P
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
P P
Lube Deck Wheels
P P
Maintenance
Before performing any maintenance or
levers fully outward in the neutral position, engage
the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the
key to prevent unintended starting.
Engine
intervals, procedures, specifications and instructions.
Draining the Engine Oil
Locate the oil drain port on the left side of the engine.
2.
the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.
3.
oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an
appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.0 quart
capacity, to collect the used oil.
Turn the oil drain valve ⁄-turn, then pull outward to begin
draining oil. After the oil has finished draining, push the
end of the oil drain valve back in and turn ⁄turn to secure
it back in place Re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to
keep debris from entering the drain port.
After the oil has finished draining, push the end of the oil
drain valve back in, until the tabs click into place. Re-cap
the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering
for refilling instructions, oil type and amount.
NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control
be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual.
Warranty repairs must be performed by a Troy-Bilt Dealer.
Hydrostatic Transmission
The zero turn tractor is equipped with dual integrated
hydrostatic pumps/transaxles that are sealed and are
maintenance-free. Fluid levels cannot be checked and fluid
cannot be added or changed.