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Oil
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Oil level should be checked prior to each use and
at least every 5 hours of operation.
To check oil:
•
Remove the filler cap/dipstick
and wipe it clean.
•
Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it
into the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on
the dipstick,
•
If the oil level is tow, fill to the edge of the oil filler
hole with the recommended
oil. See the Adding
Oil paragraph on page 14 of this manual.
•
Screw in the filler cap/dipstick
securely.
edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended
oil. See the Adding Oil paragraph on page 14 of
this manual.
Air Filter
A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor,
reducing engine performance.
If you operate the
engine in very dusty areas, clean the air filter more
often than specified
in the Owner's Responsibilities
•
Remove the wing nut from the air cleaner cover,
and remove the cover.
Air Cleaner Cover,
ap/Dipstick
Upper Limit
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Changing
Engine Oil
For a new engine, change oil after the first 20 operat-
ing hours. Thereafter, change oil after every 100
hours of operation.
Change the oil while the engine is still warm.
The oil
will flow freely and carry away more impurities.
Make
sure the engine is level when filling, checking or
changing oil.
Change the oil as follows:
•
To keep dirt, grass clippings,
etc. out of the
engine, clean the area around the drain plug and
dipstickbefore
removing it.
•
Place a suitable container below the engine to
catch the used oil, then remove the filler cap/
dipstick and the drain plug.
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Allow the used oil to drain completely, then
reinstall the drain plug, and tighten it securely.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that
is compatible
with the environment.
We suggest
you take used oil in a sealed container to your
local recycling center or service station fro recla-
mation.
Do not throw it in the trash, pour it on the
ground, or down a drain.
With the engine in a level position, fill to the outer
17 -- ENG
Paper Filter
Element
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Foam Filter
Element
Gasket
Remove the wing nut from the air filter and remove
the filter.
Remove the foam filter from the paper fitter.
Inspect both air filter elements and replace them if
the are damaged.
Always replace the paper air
filter element at the scheduled interval. See
Customer's
Responsibilities
on page 16 of this
manual
Clean the air filter elements if they are to be
reused.
To clean the paper element:
•
Tap the filter element several times on a hard
surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed
air (not exceeding 30 psi, 207kPa, 2.1 kg/cm 2)
through the filter element from the inside.
Never try to brush off dirt; brushing with force
dirt into the fibers.
To
clean the foam air filter element:
Clean in warm in warm soapy water, rinse, and
allow to dry thoroughly.
Or clean in nonflam-
mable solvent and allow to dry. Dip the filter
element in clean engine oil, then squeeze out
all excess oil. The engine will smoke when
started if too much oil is left in the foam.
MGP-670041
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