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0il Service
Check oil level regularly.
Be sure correct
oil level is maintained.
Check every five
hours or daily before starting
engine.
See oil checking
procedure
in the Operation
section.
0il Change
IMPORTANT: Re sure to check engine on a level surface with the
engine stopped.
Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to
assure rapid and complete
draining.
1.
Remove all fuel from tank by running
engine until it stops
from lack of fuel.
2.
Remove drain plug and allow oil to drain into a suitable
container.
See Fig. 10q.
Oil Fill Cap
Drain __.w_
Plug _
Figure
104
WARNING; Before tipping engine or equipment to
drain oil, drain fuel from tank by running engine
until fuel tank is empty.
3.
Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it securely.
4.
Refill with the recommended oil (see Operation section)
and check the oil level. SeeFig. 10q.
5.
Reinstall the oil fill cap securel F
IMPORTANT; Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly
left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods. Although this
is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still
advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as
soon as possible a fter handling usedoil.
NOTE: Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is
compatible with the environment. We suggest you take it in a
sealed container to your local service station for reclamation. Do
not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground.
AirCleanerService
Paper filters cannot
be cleaned and must be replaced
once a year
or every 100 operating
hours; more often if used in extremely
dusty conditions.
WARNING:
Never use gasoline
or low flash point
solvents for cleaning
the air cleaner element.
A fire
or explosion
could result.
IMPORTANT:
Never run the engine without
the air cleaner. Rapid
engine wear will result.
1.
Remove the wing bolt and the air cleaner cover. Remove
the elements
and separate them. See Fig. 10=2. Replace
paper element
when dirty or damaged.
Clean foam
element
or replace when damaged.
Paper Element
2.
Foam Element
J
Figure
10-2
To clean foam element,
separate it from the paper element
and wash in liquid
detergent
and water.
Allow to dry
thoroughly
before using. Do not oil the foam element.
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SECTION 10--
ENGINE MAINTENANCE

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