To replace the engine oil
Note:
Drain the engine oil while the engine is warm.
Warm engine oil is faster to drain.
WARNING:
very hot and can cause burn injuries. Let the
engine become cool before you drain the
engine oil.
1. Clean the area around the oil drain plug (A).
2. Put an applicable fuel container below the drain hole.
3. Remove the oil drain plug and the oil tank cap (B).
4. Drain the engine oil into the container.
5. Install the oil drain plug and tighten it.
6. Fill engine oil. Refer to
oil level on page 11 .
7. Remove oil spillage.
8. Recycle the used engine oil at an approved disposal
location.
To replace the spark plug
Replace the spark plug 1 time each year.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug.
3. Clean the area around the spark plug and remove
the spark plug from the cylinder.
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The engine oil becomes
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A
To do a check of the engine
4. Set the electrode gap. Refer to
page 15 .
5. Install a new spark plug. Torque to 15 ft/lbs.
To do a check of the spark arrester
screen
Do a check and clean the spark arrester screen 1 time
each year or more frequently if it is necessary.
WARNING:
conditions, you must use a spark arrester
screen to prevent the risk of fire. Obey local
regulations.
1. Remove the clamp (A) and the spark arrester screen
(B) from the muffler (C).
C
2. Clean the spark arrester screen with commercial
solvent.
3. Examine the spark arrester screen for wear and
damage. Replace the spark arrester screen if it is
necessary.
CAUTION:
with a damaged spark arrester screen.
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