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through
10
is correct.
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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.
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
19).
until the oil level on the dipstick
Figure 19
4.
Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware
(Figure
5.
Install the new blade and all mounting hardware
(Figure
Important:
blade to point toward the machine housing.
6.
Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt
16).
to 82 N∙m (60 ft-lb).
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19).
20).
Figure 20
Position the curved ends of the
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