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2. Fill the fuel tank, leaving at least 1 cm (1/2 inch) from
the bottom of the neck empty to allow the gasoline
room to expand.
3. Install the fuel tank cap and tighten it securely by hand.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the engine
oil level.
Note: Max. fill: 0.59 l (20 oz), type: SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30
detergent oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH,
SJ, SL, or higher.
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick (Figure 9).
1. The oil level is at its
maximum.
2. The oil level is too
high—remove oil from
the crankcase.
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Figure 9
3. The oil level is too
low—add oil to the
crankcase.
3. Wipe off the dipstick end with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but do not
screw it in.
5. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level on the
dipstick (Figure 9).
•
If the oil level is too low, add a small amount of
oil slowly to the oil-fill tube, and then repeat steps
3 through 5 until the oil level on the dipstick is
correct.
•
If the oil level is too high, drain the excess oil until
the oil level on the dipstick is correct. To drain the
excess oil, refer to Changing the Engine Oil (page
14).
Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is
too low or too high and you run the engine,
you may damage the engine.
6. Install the dipstick securely.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
WARNING
Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into
contact with the moving blade, causing serious
injury.
• Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
• Do not put your fingers under the housing when
adjusting the cutting height.
CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be
hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from the
hot muffler.
Adjust the cutting height as desired.
Note: To raise the machine, move both cutting-height levers
forward; to lower the machine, move them rearward (Figure
10).
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