Troy-Bilt T-106 owner manual Off Season Storage Instructions, Engine

CAUTION: Cutting grass in sandy soil condition causes abrasive wear to the blades.

After prolonged use, especially in sandy soil conditions, the blade will become worn and lose some of the original shape. Cutting effi- ciently will be reduced and the blade should be replaced. Replace with an approved fac- tory replacement blade only. Possible damage resulting from blade unbalance con- dition is not the responsibility of the manufacturer.

ENGINE

Refer to the separate engine manual for en- gine maintenance instructions.

Maintain engine oil as instructed in the sepa- rate engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions carefully.

Service air cleaner as per separate engine manual under normal conditions. Clean ev- ery few hours under extremely dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

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

NOTE: This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer- ence-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the cooling system (blower housing area) clean to permit proper air cir- culation which is essential to engine performance and life. Be certain to remove all grass, dirt and combustible debris from muffler area.

OFF SEASON STORAGE

INSTRUCTIONS

The following steps should be taken to pre- pare lawn mower for storage.

•Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions.

•Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.

•Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting.

•Store mower in a dry, clean area.

NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, es- pecially cables and all moving parts.

NOTE: Be careful not to bend or kink cables.

NOTE: If the starter rope becomes dis- connected from rope guide on handle, disconnect and ground the spark plug wire. Depress the blade control handle and pull the starter rope out from en- gine slowly. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide bolt on handle.

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