Troy-Bilt TB625 Operation Manual - Page 8

OIL AND FUEL USING THE RIGHT OIL Use a high-quality SAE 30 weight oil. DO NOT use dirty oil. Failure to use clean oil of the correct type can cause premature engine wear and failure. ADDING OIL: INITIAL USE WARNING: OVERFILLING THE CRANKCASE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Check the oil level before each use. The importance of maintaining the proper oil level cannot be overemphasized. Change the oil according to the Maintenance Schedule. NOTE: This unit was shipped without oil in the crankcase. Oil must be added before starting the unit. NOTE: This unit comes with a 2.03 fluid oz. (60 ml) bottle of oil. 1. Unscrew the top of the oil bottle. Remove the paper seal. Reinstall the top of the oil bottle. 2. Remove the cap from the oil bottle. Cut the tip off the funnel spout (Fig. 7). 3. Set the unit on a flat, level surface. 4. Unscrew the oil fill plug (Fig. 8). 5. Pour the entire bottle into the oil fill hole (Fig. 8). DO NOT overfill. Refer to Checking the Oil Level. NOTE: Never add oil directly to the fuel tank. This unit has a four- cycle engine. DO NOT mix oil with gasoline. 6. Wipe up any oil that may have spilled. 7. Reinstall the oil fill plug. NOTE: Make sure the O-ring is in place on the oil fill plug (Fig. 8). NOTE: Save the empty oil bottle. Use the bottle to measure the correct amount of oil during future oil changes. Funnel Spout Oil Fill Plug Fig. 7 O-Ring Oil Fill Hole Fig. 8 8