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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, but do not
screw it in, then remove the dipstick.
10.
Read the oil level on the dipstick; refer to
Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page
•
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
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.
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 into the oil-fill tube securely.
12.
Recycle the used oil properly.
Lubricating the Wheel
Gears
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
1.
Wipe the grease fittings just inside the rear
wheels with a clean rag
Figure 28
1. Grease fitting
2.
Install a grease gun onto each fitting and gently
apply 2 or 3 pumps of No. 2 lithium grease.
10).
until the oil level on the dipstick
(Figure
28).
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 air filter up.
3.
Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady
(Figure
29).
4.
Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware
(Figure
29).
5.
Install the new blade and all mounting hardware
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(Figure
30).
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Figure 29
22).
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