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4.
Tip the machine onto its side (so that the air
filter is up) to drain the used oil from the oil-fill
tube
(Figure
33).
Figure 33
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 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine.
8.
Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
9.
Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, then
remove the dipstick.
10.
Read the oil level on the dipstick
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too low,
carefully pour a small amount of oil into the
oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps
8
through
10
until the oil level on the dipstick
is correct.
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too high,
drain the excess oil until the oil level on the
dipstick is correct.
11.
Install the dipstick into the oil-fill tube securely.
12.
Recycle the used oil properly.
Charging the Battery
Electric-Start Model Only
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
Charge the battery for 24 hours initially, then monthly
(every 25 starts) or as needed. Always use the
charger in a sheltered area, and charge the battery
at room temperature (about 22°C or 70°F) whenever
possible.
Note:
charging system.
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1.
(Figure
32).
2.
Note:
display that indicates the following states of charging:
•
A red light indicates that the charger is charging
the battery.
•
A green light indicates that the charger is fully
charged or is disconnected from the battery.
•
A flashing light that alternates between red and
green indicates that the battery is nearly fully
charged. This state lasts only a few minutes until
the battery is fully charged.
20
Yearly or before storage
The machine is not equipped with an alternator
Connect the charger to the wire harness located
below the ignition key
(Figure
Figure 34
Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
Note:
When the battery no longer holds a
charge, recycle or dispose of the lead-acid
battery according to local codes.
Your battery charger may have a 2-color LED
34).
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