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Oil Service
Check oil level regularly.
Be sure correct
oil level is maintained.
Check every five
hours or daily before starting
engine.
See oil checking
procedure
in the Operation
section.
OilChange
1.
2.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to check engine
on a level surface with the
engine stopped.
Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to
assure rapid and complete
draining.
Remove all fuel from tank by running
engine
until it stops
from lack of fuel.
Remove drain plug and allow oil to drain into a suitable
container.
See Fig. 6-1.
/
Cap
Figure 6-1
WARNING:
Before tipping
engine or equipment
to
drain oil, drain fuel from tank by running
engine
until fuel tank is empty.
3.
Reinstall the drain plug and tighten
it securely.
4.
Refill with the recommended
oil and check the oil level.
Refer to the Set-Up Section and follow
the appropriate
instructions
for a short or extended
dipstick.
5.
Reinstall the oil fill cap securely.
IMPORTANT:
Used motor
oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly
left in contact
with the skin for prolonged
periods. Although
this
is unlikely
unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still
advisable
to thoroughly
wash your hands with soap and water as
soon as possible after handling
used oil.
NOTE: Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is
compatible
with the environment.
We suggest you take it in a
sealed container
to your local service station
for reclamation.
Do
not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground.
AirFilter Service
Paper filters cannot
be cleaned
and must be replaced
once a year
or every 100 operating
hours; more often if used in extremely
dusty conditions.
WARNING:
Never use gasoline
or low flash point
solvents for cleaning
the air filter element.
A fire or
explosion
could result.
IMPORTANT:
Never run the engine without
the air filter. Rapid
engine wear will result.
NOTE: Your engine
may be equipped
with either
a dual element
rectangle
paper filter with foam pre-filter
or a single element
oval foam filter. The dual element
type has a long rectangular
shaped air filter cover with a thumb
screw towards
the rear of
the engine to access the air filter elements.
The single element
type has a short rectangular
shaped air filter cover with a primer
on the air filter
base at the front of the engine. Follow the
appropriate
instructions
below for the engine
on your unit.
DualElement Air Filter
Remove the thumb
screw and the air filter cover. Remove
the foam and paper elements.
See Fig. 6-2. Replace paper
element
when dirty or damaged.
Clean foam element
or
replace when damaged.
Paper Element
Thumb
Screw
Foam Element
Figure 6=2
SECTION
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MAINTENANCE
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