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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 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. Figure 24.
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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 until the oil on the dipstick is at the correct level.
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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 Authorised 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 26).
2. Tip the machine onto its side with the dipstick down.
3. Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady. Figure 26.
4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware. Figure 26.
Figure 26
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