Troy-Bilt 42012, 42031 K. Wiring Harness Installation, L. Add Engine Oil to Crankcase, Assembly

Section 2: Assembly

K. Wiring Harness Installation

1.	Remove the plastic cable tie that
	secures the wiring harness to the right
	handlebar.
2.	Route the wiring harness to the inside
	of the right handlebar and over to the
	right side of the engine.
3.	Attach the ring terminal (AK, Fig. 2-10)
	on the two black wires to the screw on

L. Add Engine Oil to Crankcase

WARNING

DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL ENGINE CRANKCASE HAS BEEN FILLED WITH OIL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE.

M. Check Auger Gear Case Oil Level

The auger gear case was filled at the factory with the correct amount of SAE 90 gear oil. This level should be checked before using the unit. Refer to “Lubrication” in the Maintenance section of this manual for complete information.

the engine shroud as shown. The

lockwasher should be next to the

screw head and the ring terminal in

between the lockwasher and the

engine shroud.

4. Connect the spade terminal (AL, Fig.

2-10) on the black wire to the yellow

wire receptacle inside the connector

receptacle (AM). Note that there are

two yellow wires extending out of the

back of the receptacle (AM).

Do not install the spade terminal (AL)

into the receptacle for the yellow wire

that is attached with a small plastic

connector to the red wire.

5. Plug the wiring harness connector

(AN) into the engine connecting plug

1.Be sure that the engine is level before checking or adding oil.

2.To add engine oil, unscrew dipstick (AP, Fig. 2-11). Fill oil at the dipstick opening with fresh oil. See the engine owner manual for correct oil specifica- tions and quantity required. Do not use SAE 10W40.

3.Oil level on dipstick should always be above “ADD” and below “FULL”. Wait a few minutes after filling crankcase, allowing oil to settle. Insert dipstick and tighten securely. Recheck level and adjust as necessary.

N. Check Tire Pressure

Check the air pressure in both tires using an automotive-type tire pressure gauge. Inflate tires evenly to 8-12 psi (55-82 kPa).

O. Install Drift Slicers (optional attachment)

The optional drift slicers (AR, Fig. 2-12) are designed for use in deep snow conditions. To install the drift slicers:

1.Position the drift slicers (AR, Fig. 2-12) to the outside of the auger housing.

2.Attach the drift slicers with the four 5/16–18 x 3/4 screws and locknuts (AS) provided with the drift slicers.

(AO). Note that it can only be plugged

in one way.

6. Using two of the plastic cable ties

provided, loosely (to avoid stretching

wires) attach the upper section of the

wiring harness to the right handlebar.

Use the third cable tie to loosely tie the

black, blue and red wires together at

the side of the engine. Be sure that the

wires are positioned safely away from

the wheel.

AP

Fig. 2-11

AS

AR

AS

Fig. 2-12

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