Troy-Bilt 604 manual Maintenance, Changing Engine Oil

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Locate the PTO engagement rod and the PTO adjuster link by looking at the tractor’s underside. See Figure 12.

Remove the cotter pin that affixes the lower end of the PTO engagement rod to the PTO adjuster link. Save the pin. See Figure 12.

Take the lower end of the PTO engagement rod out of the hole in the PTO adjuster link and move the rod as far back into the disengaged (OFF) position as possible.

Thread the PTO adjuster link outward until the hole in the end of it is aligned with the PTO engagement rod.

Reinsert the PTO engagement rod into the hole in the PTO adjuster link and reinsert the cotter pin removed earlier (if undamaged).

PTO Adjuster Link

Cotter Pin

PTO Engagement Rod

Figure 12

SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine before performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance.

ENGINE

Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions.

Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions carefully.

Changing Engine Oil

Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil fill tube. See Figure 13.

Oil Fill Cap

Protective Cap

 

 

Oil Drain Hose

Oil Fill Tube

Oil Drain Valve

 

 

Oil Drain Port

NOTE: Single-cylinder engine shown.

Valve location will vary with engine style.

Figure 13

Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the oil drain port. See Figure 13.

Push oil drain hose (packed with unit) onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an appropriate oil collection container with a capacity great enough to collect the used oil.

Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate counterclockwise and pull outward to begin draining oil. See Figure 13.

Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil has finished draining.

• Refill the engine with new motor oil.

IMPORTANT: Refill the engine with the proper capacity and weight of motor oil as instructed in the separate engine manual.

Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty condition. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season; check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Calling Customer Support Table of ContentsFinding Your Model Number General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation ServiceDo not ChildrenSafety Labels found on your unit Or a Fence Post Slope GaugeAttaching the Battery Cables Attachments & AccessoriesInstalling the Mulch KIT Tractor SET-UPControls Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter Ignition SwitchThrottle Control Lever Choke ControlLift Lever PTO Power TAKE-OFF LeverAutodrive Pedal Parking Brake ButtonSafety Interlock Switches Seat Adjustment LeverOperation Cruise Control ButtonSetting the Cruise Control Setting the Cutting HeightStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineEngaging the PTO Power TAKE-OFF Lever Using the Lift LeverDriving on Slopes Operating the HeadlightsLeveling the Deck AdjustmentsMowing Front to Rear Seat AdjustmentSteering Adjustment PTO Power TAKE-OFF Adjustment Brake AdjustmentCarburetor Adjustment Changing Engine Oil MaintenanceEngine To Lift Assembly Cleaning the Engine and DeckCutting Deck Removal Front of TractorInch decks Changing the Deck BeltsLower Drive Belt Changing the Transmission Drive BeltsUpper Drive Belt Transmission Hole Cutting BladesCharging BatteryFuse Lubrication Trouble Possible Corrective Action Causes Troubleshooting GuidePart Description ModelElectrical System/Tractor Body Model Lift Assembly Model Steering Assembly Model Drive System 447 Power Take-off System Inch Deck Cutting Decks Briggs & Stratton Intek Twin Briggs & Stratton Intek Single Engine AccessoriesMANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

604 specifications

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