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MAINTENANCE
EVERY 50
HOURS (once a year)
HOW TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTERS
The engine has two filters, an outer foam filter around an inner
paper fiiter. Clean the alr filters every 50 hours, tf you operate in
dirty conditions, service more often,
NOTE; Never run the engine with the air filters removed. The air
filters will help protect the engine against wear. For the correct
replacement filter, see the parts list for the engine,
1.
Remove the cover screws from the cover.
2.
Remove the cover from the air cleaner.
3.
Remove the filters,
4,
Clean the inside of the base and the cover with a cloth,
5,
Remove the foam filter from the paper filter,
6,
Wash the foam filter in a detergent and water solution. To
remove the water solution, tightly roll the foam fitter in a dry
cloth. Remove the foam filter from the cloth. Completely dry
the foam filter.
CAUTION: Do not wash the filters
in gasoline or other
solvents that will burn.
7.
Evenly apply S.A,E. 30W oil to the dry foam filter.
8.
To clean the paper filter, lightly tap the paper filter against a
hard flat surface.
9.
If the paper filter is very dirty, replace the filter or wash the
paper filter in a detergent and warm water solution. Use a
detergent that has low suds or no suds.
10.
Wash the paper filterwith
water flowing from the inside out
until the water is clear.
11
Before you assemble, let the paper filter completely dry in the
air. Do not put oil on the paper filter,
12,
Assemble the air filters.
13,
install the cover. Fasten the cover with the cover screws.
HOW TO CHANGE THE OIL
NOTE: Drain the oil when the engine iswarm. Be careful, do not
get oil on the belts.
1.
Put the plastic drain tube into the oil drain valve, Put the
other end of the drain tube into a container as shown, Turn
the oil drain valve counterclockwise
to open the valve, Drain
the oil completely from the engine, Turn the oil drain valve
clockwise to close the valve, Remove the plastic drain tube,
2.
Use a SD, SE, or SFdetergent grade oil, Detergent oil helps to
clean the engine. Nothing must be added to the oil.
3.
Before you change the oil, use the temperature
chart below
to select the viscosity grade of the oil to use.
Temperature
range before the next oil change, All oils must be
A.P.I. service grade SD. SE. or SF.
Recommended SAE viscosity grades
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32 ° 40 °
60 °
80 °
100 °
-20 o
0 o
CAUTION:
To protect the starting system, use SAE 5W30 oil
when the temperature is below 32 °F.
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F-885t6
Cover Screws
Cove r
Fear
Filter
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Dipstick
Oil Drain
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Valve
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Container
F-4620
4,
Clean the area around the dipstick, Remove the dipstick.
S|owly pour approximately 3 pints (1.4 liters) of oil into the
oil extension tube,
5.
Insert the dipstick into the oil extension tube, Turn the
dipstick in a clockwise direction untit it is tight. Remove the
dipstick. Check the oil level on the dipstick, The oil level must
reach the FULL mark on the dipstick.
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