Troy-Bilt 42031, 42012, 42010, 42030 Operation, Pre-operation checklist, Section, Engine Damage

Section

4Operation

Pre-operation checklist

1.Review Section 1, “Safety” and Section 3, “Controls” in this manual.

2.Check the unit for any loose or missing hardware. Tighten or replace as needed.

3.Check inside the auger housing and the discharge chute and remove any debris.

4.Check the engine oil level:

a.Move the unit onto a level surface.

b.Remove the engine oil dipstick (O, Fig. 4-1).

c.Wipe the oil from the dipstick with a clean cloth.

d.Screw the dipstick back into the engine.

e.Remove the engine oil dipstick (O , Fig. 4-1) again.

O

A

J

K

Fig. 4-1

f.The oil level should be between the “FULL” and the “ADD” marks on the dipstick. Refer to the engine owner manual for proper engine oil specifi- cations.

WARNING

DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL ENGINE

CRANKCASE HAS BEEN FILLED WITH

OIL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS

INSTRUCTION WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS

ENGINE DAMAGE.

5. Remove the gasoline tank fill cap (A) and check the level of gasoline in the gasoline tank.

N

M

ZZM

Fig. 4-2

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