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Figure 24
1. Full
2. High
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
25).
Figure 25
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 about 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
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3. Low
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(Figure
25).
8 through 10 until the oil on the dipstick is at
the correct level.
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too high, drain
the excess oil until the oil on the dipstick is at
the correct level.
Important:
If the oil level in the engine is too
low or too high and you run the engine, you
may damage the engine.
11.
Install the dipstick securely.
12.
Recycle the used oil properly.
Replacing the Blade
Service Interval: Yearly
Important:
You will need a torque wrench to
install the blade properly. If you do not have a
torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing
this procedure, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
Examine the blade whenever you run out of fuel. If the
blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately.
If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened
and balanced, or replace it.
WARNING
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can
result in serious personal injury.
Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
1.
Refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
2.
Tip the machine onto its side with the dipstick
down.
3.
Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady
(Figure
26).
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Figure 26
15).
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