Troy-Bilt GTX 16 User Manual

Section 5
Before Operation
A DANGER
BEFORE OPERATION, READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL CONTROL,
OPERATING, AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. READ
ALL MATERIAL PROVIDED WITH ANY
ATTACHMENTS USED WITH THE UNIT.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
ON THE DECALS ON THE UNIT AND
ATTACHMENTS.
A DANGER
BEFORE CLEANING, PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTING, CHECKING
OR ADDING FLUIDS TO THIS UNIT, SHUT
THE ENGINE OFF AND WAIT FOR ALL
MOVING PARTS TO STOP.
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Before starting the engine,
perform the following steps:
1. Check Engine Oil Level
Refer to your specific model in Figure
5-1.
Remove dipstick (A, Fig. 5-1). Wipe
oil from dipstick with a clean cloth.
Insert dipstick back into place.
Remove dipstick and check oil level.
Keep level between the ("F" Full) and
("L" Add) marks on the dipstick. If
level is low, fill engine crankcase
through fill opening (B).
Capacity w/ filter- See
accompanying engine manual.
A DANGER
DO NOT REFUEL TRACTOR INDOORS OR
WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT.
KEEP SMOKING MATERIALS, SPARKS
AND FLAMES AWAY FROM FUEL TANK
AND FUEL CONTAINER.
2. Fill Fuel Tank
Fill fuel tank with clean, unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of 87
or higher. Filler neck is at the rear of
tractor. Leave about two inches of
room at the filler neck for expansion.
Do not mix oil with gasoline!
Make sure the vent hole in fuel tank
cap is not plugged.
3. Check Engine Flywheel
Screen
STOP ENGINE BEFORE CLEANING
FLYWHEEL! Check engine flywheel
screen (C, Fig. 5-1) for debris. Clean
regularly.
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Troy-Bilt GTX 16 Specifications

General

Brand	Troy-Bilt
Model	GTX 16
Category	Tractor
Language	English