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Preparing the Machine for
Maintenance
WARNING
While you are maintaining or adjusting the
machine, someone could start the engine.
Accidentally starting the engine could
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition, engage
parking brake, and pull the wire(s) off the
spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance.
Also push the wire(s) aside so it does not
accidentally contact the spark plug(s).
Perform the following before servicing, cleaning, or
making any adjustments to the machine.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface.
2.
Shut off the engine and remove the key from the
machine (if equipped).
3.
Engage the parking brake.
4.
Wait for all moving parts to stop and allow the
engine to cool before servicing or storing.
5.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire
Figure 13
1. Spark-plug wire
Servicing the Engine Oil
Fill the crankcase with approximately 0.56 L (19 fl
oz) of the proper viscosity oil before starting. The
engine uses a high-quality oil that has the American
Petroleum Institute (API) service classification of SJ or
higher. Select the proper oil viscosity (weight) based
on the ambient temperature.
temperature/viscosity recommendations.
Note:
increase oil consumption. Check the engine-oil level
more frequently when you use these oils.
(Figure
13).
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
The ideal time to check the engine-oil level is when the
engine is cool or before you have started the engine
for the day. If you have already ran the engine, allow
the oil to drain back down to the sump for at least 10
minutes before you check the engine-oil level.
1.
2.
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Figure 14
Multi-grade oils (5W-20, 10W-30 and 10W-40)
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving
parts to stop; refer to
Preparing the Machine for
Maintenance (page
10).
Position the machine so that the engine is level,
and clean the area around the oil-fill tube
15).
Figure 14
illustrates the
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