Troy-Bilt TB4000 User Manual
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Section 4
Oil and Fuel
RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE
Using the proper type and weight of oil in the
crankcase is extremely important. Check the oil before
each use and change the oil regularly. Failure to use
the correct oil, or using dirty oil, can cause premature
engine wear and failure.
crankcase is extremely important. Check the oil before
each use and change the oil regularly. Failure to use
the correct oil, or using dirty oil, can cause premature
engine wear and failure.
Use a high-quality SAE 30 weight oil of API (American
Petroleum Institute) service class SF, SG, SH.
Petroleum Institute) service class SF, SG, SH.
ADDING OIL TO CRANKCASE – INITIAL USE
NOTE: This unit is shipped without being filled with
oil. In order to avoid damage to the unit, put oil in
the crankcase before attempting to start unit.
NOTE: This unit is shipped without being filled with
oil. In order to avoid damage to the unit, put oil in
the crankcase before attempting to start unit.
Your unit is supplied with one 3.4 fluid oz. (100 ml.)
bottle of SAE 30 SF, SG, SH oil (Fig. 4-1).
bottle of SAE 30 SF, SG, SH oil (Fig. 4-1).
NOTE: Save the bottle to measure the correct
amount for future oil changes. See Section 6,
Maintenance, Checking the Oil Level.
amount for future oil changes. See Section 6,
Maintenance, Checking the Oil Level.
NOTE: Your new 4-Cycle cultivator is shipped for
operation in conditions above 40°F (4°C). For cold
weather operation, temperatures below 40°F (4°C)
use a high-quality SAE 10W30 weight oil of API
(American Petroleum Institute) service class SF, SG,
SH.
operation in conditions above 40°F (4°C). For cold
weather operation, temperatures below 40°F (4°C)
use a high-quality SAE 10W30 weight oil of API
(American Petroleum Institute) service class SF, SG,
SH.
Funnel
Spout
Fig. 4-1
Fig. 4-2
1. Unscrew the top of the bottle of oil and remove the
paper seal covering the opening. Replace top. Cut
the tip off the funnel spout (Fig. 4-1).
the tip off the funnel spout (Fig. 4-1).
2. Place the unit on a flat level surface (Fig. 4-4).
3. Remove the oil plug / dipstick from the crankcase.
4. Pour the entire bottle of oil into the oil fill hole
(Fig. 4-2).
NOTE: Never add oil to the fuel or fuel tank.
5. Remove tag from oil fill plug / dipstick.
6. Wipe up any oil that may have spilled and reinstall
the oil fill plug / dipstick.
The importance of checking and maintaining the proper
oil level in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized.
Check oil before each use and change as specified.
See Section 6, Maintenance, Checking the Oil Level.
oil level in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized.
Check oil before each use and change as specified.
See Section 6, Maintenance, Checking the Oil Level.
RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPE
Old fuel is the primary reason for the unit not running
properly. Be sure to use fresh, clean, unleaded
Gasoline.
properly. Be sure to use fresh, clean, unleaded
Gasoline.
NOTE: This is a four cycle engine. In order to avoid
damage to the unit, do not mix oil with Gasoline.
damage to the unit, do not mix oil with Gasoline.
Definition of Blended Fuels
Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and
oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol or MTBE (ether).
Alcohol-blended fuel absorbs water. As little as 1%
water in the fuel can make fuel form acids when stored.
Use fresh fuel (less than 60 days old), when using
alcohol-blended fuel.
Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and
oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol or MTBE (ether).
Alcohol-blended fuel absorbs water. As little as 1%
water in the fuel can make fuel form acids when stored.
Use fresh fuel (less than 60 days old), when using
alcohol-blended fuel.
Using Blended Fuels
If you choose to use a blended fuel, or its use is
unavoidable, follow recommended precautions.
If you choose to use a blended fuel, or its use is
unavoidable, follow recommended precautions.
•
Always use fresh unleaded gasoline
•
Use the fuel additive STA-BIL
®
or an equivalent.
•
Drain tank and run the engine dry before storing
unit.
unit.
Using Fuel Additives
The use of fuel additives, such as STA-BIL® Gas
Stabilizer or an equivalent, will inhibit corrosion and
minimize the formation of gum deposits. Using a fuel
additive can keep fuel from forming harmful deposits
in the carburetor for up to six (6) months. Add 0.8 oz.
(23 ml) of fuel additive per gallon of fuel according to
the instructions on the container. NEVER add fuel
additives directly to the unit's gas tank.
The use of fuel additives, such as STA-BIL® Gas
Stabilizer or an equivalent, will inhibit corrosion and
minimize the formation of gum deposits. Using a fuel
additive can keep fuel from forming harmful deposits
in the carburetor for up to six (6) months. Add 0.8 oz.
(23 ml) of fuel additive per gallon of fuel according to
the instructions on the container. NEVER add fuel
additives directly to the unit's gas tank.