Service; Maintenance Schedule - Troy-Bilt Big Red Garden Tiller Notice D'installation Et D'entretien

Service

Maintenance Schedule

Check Engine Oil Level
Clean Engine Cooling System
Test Operation of FWD. Interlock Safety System
FWD. Interlock Safety System — Check Wire
Condition/Connections
Check Electrical Connections
Recharge Battery
Check Drive Belt Tension
Check Nuts and Bolts
Clean Tiller Tine Shaft
Lubricate Tiller
Check Gear Oil Lever in Both Transmissions
Check Bolo Tines for Wear
Check Reverse Disc for Wear
Check Air Pressure in Tire
WARNING! Before inspecting, cleaning,
or servicing the tiller, shut off the engine
and wait for all the parts to come to a
complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and move the wire away from the
spark plug. Remove the ignition key on
electric start models. Failure to follow
these instructions can result in serious
personal injury or property damage.
Maintenance
Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with
your machine for all engine maintenance.
Tire Pressure
Check the air pressure in both tires every 30
operating hours. Deflate or inflate both tires evenly
to 15- to 20-PSI (pounds per square inch).
Be sure that both tires have the same air pressure or
the tiller will tend to pull to one side.
After 2-hour
Before Each Use
Break-In
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Battery
WARNING! When removing the battery,
always disconnect the negative (-) cable
first followed by the positive (+) cable.
Reverse this procedure when reinstalling
the battery.
The battery is sealed and is maintenance free. Acid
levels cannot be checked.
• Always keep the battery cables and terminals
clean and free of corrosive build-up.
• After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply
a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to the
terminals and cover both terminals with the
rubber boots.
Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours
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Tine Shaft
After every 10 operating hours, remove the left- and
right-side Bolo Tine holders and clear away dirt
and debris that have accumulated on the tine
shaft or inside the tine holders. Please follow this
maintenance recommendation, as debris can
cause premature wear to the tine shaft and its oil
seals. Refer to the previous tine holder removal
instructions. After cleaning away any debris and
removing old grease from the tine shaft, apply fresh
grease to the tine shaft.
Wheel Shaft Maintenance
After every 10 operating hours, remove the wheels
and clear away dirt and debris that has accumulated
on the wheel shaft. Please follow this maintenance
recommendation, as debris can cause premature
wear to the wheel shaft and its oil seals.
1. Prop the transmission up with a sturdy block
to raise the wheels off the ground.
2. Remove the wheels by removing the hex
bolt and lock nut which secures each to the
wheel shaft.
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Refer to
Every 30 Hours
Engine Manual
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