Section 5: Maintenance

WARNING

Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for moving parts to stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug. Remove ignition key (electric start models).

Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

LUBRICATION

Oil and grease the mower according to the recommendations listed in the Lubrication Chart on the next page.

WARNING

Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving, and disconnect spark plug wire before performing any lubrication procedures.

• The transmission has been factory sealed and requires no lubrication. If a leak should develop, contact the factory or your local authorized dealer for service information.

OFF-SEASON STORAGE

Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving, and disconnect spark plug wire before performing any storage procedures. Review the storage safety rules in the Safety Section of this Manual.

If engine will be unused for 30 days or more, prepare it for storage by following the recommended procedures found in the Engine Owner's Manual.

Inspect all parts for damage, breakage, and wear. Tighten or replace fasteners. Contact the factory or your local authorized dealer for factory-approved replacement parts.

Clean the exterior of the mower thor- oughly and touch up all chipped or scratched surfaces to prevent rust from forming.

Lubrication Chart

ITEM

INTERVAL

LUBRICATION TYPE

AMOUNT REQUIRED

 

 

 

 

Engine Crankcase

First 2 hours

Change Oil

See Engine Manual

 

 

 

 

 

25-50 hours

Change Oil

Change oil more often

 

 

(Lubrication Intervals Vary

in extremely dirty or

 

 

with Operating Conditions

dusty conditions.

 

 

and Type of Oil Used)

 

 

 

 

 

Front Wheel Bearings

50 hours

Grease

1-3 Strokes*

 

 

 

 

Control Linkages/Pivots

25 hours

Light Oil

A Few Drops

 

 

 

 

Transmission Output Shaft

100 hours or Annually

Grease

1-3 Strokes*

 

 

 

 

* A hand-type grease gun is recommended.

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Troy-Bilt 753B, F753B manual Lubrication, OFF-SEASON Storage, Extremely dirty or, Dusty conditions

753B, F753B specifications

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