Troy-Bilt TB1942 Manuel D’Utilisation

3. 

Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain 

valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 6-1.

4. 

Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.

5. 

Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the 

oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an 

appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart 

capacity to collect the used oil.

6. 

The engine is equipped with either a twist-and-pull drain 

port or a tabbed drain port. If your engine has the twist-

and-pull drain, go to step a. If your engine is equipped with 

the tabbed drain, go to step b.

a.  Turn the oil drain valve 1⁄4-turn, then pull outward to 

begin draining oil. After the oil has finished draining, 

push the end of the oil drain valve back in and turn 

1⁄4-turn to secure it back in place. Re-cap the end of 

the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering the 

drain port.

b.  Pinch the tabs on the oil drain valve, then pull 

outward to begin draining oil. After the oil has 

finished draining, push the end of the oil drain valve 

back in, until the tabs click into place. Re-cap the end 

of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering 

the drain port.

7. 

Replace the oil filter as instructed in the Engine Owner’s 

Manual.

8. 

Refill the engine with new oil. Refer to the Engine Owner’s 

Manual for information regarding the volume and weight 

of engine oil.

Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as 

instructed in the Engine Owner’s Manual.

The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a 

season. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for correct plug type 

and gap specifications.

The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is 

maintenance-free. The fluid level cannot be checked and the 

fluid cannot be changed.

! 

Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories 

contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known 

to the State of California to cause cancer and 

reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot 

be checked and fluid cannot be added.
• 

Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and 

free of corrosive build-up.

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After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat 

of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.

If removing the battery for cleaning, 

disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from its 

terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. 

When reinstalling the battery, always connect the 

POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first, followed by 

the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires 

are connected to the correct terminals; reversing 

them could result in serious damage to your 

engine’s alternating system.

Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off 

promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling 

fins of the engine, the transmission’s cooling fan or on any other 

part of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys.  

Your tractor’s deck may be equipped with a water port on its 

surface as part of its deck wash system.
Use the deck wash to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s 

underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals. 

Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING:
1. 

Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near 

enough for your garden hose to reach.

Make certain the tractor’s discharge 

chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage, 

parked cars, etc. 

2. 

Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake 

and stop the engine.

3. 

Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor’s 

Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.