Replacing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Yearly
1. Press down on the latch tabs on top of the air-cleaner
cover
(Figure
38).
1. Latch tabs
2. Paper air filter
2. Open the cover.
3. Remove the paper air filter and the foam pre-filter
(Figure
38).
4. Inspect the foam pre-filter, and replace it if it is
damaged or excessively dirty.
5. Inspect the paper air filter.
A. If the paper air filter is damaged or is wet with oil
or fuel, replace it.
B. If the paper air filter is dirty, tap it on a hard
surface several times or blow compressed air less
than 207 kPa (30 psi) through the side of the filter
that faces the engine.
Note: Do not brush the dirt off the filter;
brushing forces dirt into the fibers.
6. Remove dirt from the air cleaner body and cover using
a moist rag (to trap the dirt and keep it from falling into
the engine). Do not wipe dirt into the air duct.
7. Insert the foam pre-filter and the paper air filter into
the air cleaner.
8. Install the cover.
Figure 38
3. Foam pre-filter
Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Yearly
Engine oil capacity: 0.5 L (19 fl. oz)
Oil viscosity: SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 detergent oil
API service classification: SJ or higher
Note: Run the engine a few minutes before changing the
oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more
contaminants.
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out
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1. Dipstick
4. Tip the machine onto its side (so that the air filter is up)
to drain the used oil from the oil-fill tube
5. After draining the used oil, return the machine to the
operating position.
6. Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity of oil
into the oil-fill tube.
7. Wait about 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine.
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(Figure
39).
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