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Figure 37
1. Foam element
5.
Check the condition of the paper element. Clean
it by gently tapping it on a flat surface or replace
it if needed.
6.
Install the foam element, paper element, wing
nut, and air-cleaner cover.
Important:
Do not operate the engine
without the air-cleaner element because
extreme engine wear and damage will likely
result.
Servicing the Engine Oil
The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase;
however, you must check the oil level before and after
starting the engine the first time.
Engine Oil Specification
API Oil Service Classification: SJ or higher
Oil Viscosity: SAE 30
Note:
Use any high-quality detergent oil.
Checking the Engine Oil
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, shut off the
engine and remove the key.
2.
Unscrew the dipstick, remove it, and wipe it with
a clean rag.
3.
Insert the dipstick into the dipstick tube and
thread it into the tube
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2. Paper element
(Figure
38).
1. Dipstick
4.
Unscrew the dipstick, pull it out of the tube, and
check the oil level.
5.
If the oil level is low, remove the filler cap from
the valve cover and add oil into the engine
through the filler neck until the oil level is up to
the F
mark on the dipstick.
ULL
Add the oil slowly and check the level often
during this process.
Important:
Do not overfill the engine with
oil.
6.
Install the filler cap and dipstick.
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Change the
engine oil and filter.
Engine oil quantity: 1.4 L (1.5 US qt) with filter
1.
Remove the drain plug
oil flow into a drain pan.
1. Drain plug
31
Figure 38
2. Filler cap
(Figure
39) and let the
Figure 39
2. Oil filter
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