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Oil Filter
Figure 11
11.
Installtheoil filter byhanduntil the gasket c ontacts the oil filter adapter,
thentightenthe oil filter 1/2 to 3/4turns.
12.
Refillthe enginewith newmotoroil until the oil levelon thedipstickreads
FULL. R eplace t he oil fill cap/dipstkk.
Used oilisahazardouswaste product. D ispose o f used oil properly. D onot
discardwith household w aste. Checkwitb your localauthorities or or contact
1-800-659-5917 for a list of safedisposal/recyclingfacilities.
13.
Startandrunthe engine.Asthe engine warmsup,checkforoil leaks.
14.
Stopthe engineandchecktheoil level.It shouldbeat the FULL markonthe
dipstick.
Fuel Filter
Gasolineanditsvaporsareextremely flammable andexplosive.Fireor
explosioncan causesevereburns ordeath.
Keep gasoline awayfrom sparks, o penflames,pilot lights,heat,andother
ignitionsources.
Check fuellines,tank,cap,andfittings frequentlyforcracks or leaks. R eplace
if necessary.
Beforereplacing the fuelfilter, drainthe fuel tank asperthe instructions
below.
Donot drainfuel whenthe engineishot.Allow theengineadequate time to
cool.Drain fuel into anapproved container o utdoors, a wayfromopenflame.
Drainanylargevolumeoffuel from thetank bydisconnecting t he fuel line
fromthe in-line fuel filter nearthe engine.
Remove t he fuel linefromthe In-lineside(sidetowards the fuel tank)of the
fuelfilter.
Replacement partsmustbethe sameandinstalledinthe samepositionas
the originalparts.
If fuelspills,wait until it evaporates b efore startingengine.
Beforereplacing the fuel filter,drainthe fuel tank.Otherwise, fuel canleak
out andcause afire orexplosion.
ToDrainthe fuel:
Locate the fuelfilter,seeFigure 12,whichisrouted on theleft sideofthe
engine between the fueltankandthecarburetor, andmaybeattached to the
engine withatie strap. C utthetiestrap,if present, t henpinchthe tabsonthe
in-lineclamponthefuel filter withapairof pliers, s lidethe clampupthe fuel
line.Pull t he fuellinefreefrom thefilter andplace the open endof the lineinto
anapproved container t odrainthe fuel.
Tochangethe fuel filter:
1.
Usepliersto squeeze the tabsonthe otherclamp(theout-linesideof the
fuelfilter), thenslidethe clampawayfrom the fuelfilter. Twistandpullthe
fuel lineoffof the fuelfilter.SeeFigure12.
Fuel Line
Clamp
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Figure 12
2.
Check t he fuellinesforcracks or leaks.Replace i f necessary.
3.
Replace t he fuel filter withan originalequipmentreplacement filter. Call
1-800-659-5917 t o purchase t he originalequipmentreplacement filter.
4.
Secure the fuel lineswith the clamps.
If filters, orcovers arenot installedcorrectly seriousinjuryordeath could
resultfrom backfire.Donot attempt to start the engine with them removed.
Donot usepressurized a ir orsolventsto cleanthe air cleanercartridge.
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