5.1.11Check Spark Arrester
Service Interval: 50 hours
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Hot exhaust system components may ignite gasoline vapors even after the engine is stopped.
♦Hot particles exhausted during engine operation may ignite flammable materials.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Fire may result in personal injury or property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Do NOT refuel or run engine unless spark arrester is installed.
a)Shut off engine, remove key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
b)Wait for muffler to cool.
c)If any breaks in the screen or welds are observed, replace arrester.
d)If plugging of the screen is observed, remove arrester and shake loose particles out of the arrester and clean screen with a wire brush (soak in solvent if necessary).
5.1.12Change engine oil:
Service Interval: 100 hrs.
NOTE: Change oil and filter after first five (5) hrs. of operation.
a)Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b)Unhook seat latch, tilt seat up and tilt hood forward to gain access to the engine area.
c)Drain oil while engine is warm from operation.
d)The oil drain valve is located on left hand side of engine.
Place pan under machine to catch oil and open valve with a 10 mm wrench. Allow oil to drain, then close valve.
e)Replace the oil filter every other oil change. Clean around oil filter and unscrew filter to remove. Before reinstalling new filter, apply a thin coating of oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Turn filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter then tighten filter an additional 2/3 to 3/4 turn.
f)Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap. Fill to specified capacity and replace cap. Use oil recommended in engine owner’s manual. DO NOT overfill.
g)Start the engine and check for leaks.
5.1.13Change engine coolant:
Service Interval: 4 years/4000 hours* –
* It is recommended to service at whichever interval happens first.
a)Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Machine must be positioned on level surface.
b)Unhook seat latch, tilt seat up and tilt hood forward to gain access to the cooling area.
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