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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, but do not
screw it in, then remove the dipstick.
10.
Read the oil level on the dipstick
•
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
the correct level.
•
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 into the oil-fill tube securely.
12.
Recycle the used oil properly.
(Figure
until the oil on the dipstick is at
Replacing the Blade
Service Interval: Yearly
Important:
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
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The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can
result in serious personal injury.
Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
1.
Refer to
2.
Tip the machine onto its side with the air filter up.
3.
Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady
(Figure
27).
4.
Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware
(Figure
5.
Install the new blade and all mounting hardware
(Figure
19
You will need a torque wrench to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
29).
Figure 29
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30).
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