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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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operatingtemperature. Refer to page 9 ofthis
To Service Air Cleaner:
manualfor viscositychart.
1.
The four-cycle engine of your chipper-shredder
willnormallyconsumesome oil. Therefore,
2.
check engine oil level regularly approximately
avery five hours of operationand before each
3.
usage.
Stop engine and wait several minutesbefore
checkingoil level. With engine on level ground,
the oil mustbe to FULL mark on dipstick.
Change engine oilafter the first five hours of
operation,and every twenty-fivehours
thereafter.
To Drain Oil
Drain oilwhile engine is warm. Followthe
instructionsgiven below.
Remove oil drain plug. Catch oil in a suitable
container.
When engine isdrained of all oil, replace drain
plug securely.
Refill with fresh oil. Refer to GAS AND OIL
FILL-UP section.
Replace dipstick.
Air Cleaner
The air cleaner prevents damaging dirt, dust,etc.,
from enteringthe carburetorand being forced into
the engine and is importantto engine life and
performance.The air cleaner consistsof a pre-
cleaner or foam filter, and a paper filter.
Never run the engine withoutair cleaner completely
assembled.
Service pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of use,
or at least once a season.
Service filterevery 100 hours of use, or at least
once a season.
Service pre-cleanerand filtermore often under
dusty conditions.
Remove wing nut and cover.
Slide pre-cleaner offfilter. Clean the insideof
base and cover thoroughly.
Clean pre-cleanaras follows:(See figure 13.)
a. Wash in water and detergentsolution,and
squeeze(donottwist)untilalldirtisramoved.
b. Rinse thoroughlyin clear water.
c. Wrap ina cleanclothand squeeze (donot
twist) untilcompletely dry,or allowtoair dry.
d. Saturatewithengineoiland squeeze(don't
twist) to distribute oiland removeexcessoil.
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Foam Filter --
Wing Nut--
PaperFilter
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NOTE: If the pre-cleaner is torn or damaged in any
way, replace it.
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