Regular Maintenance

Check Tire Pressures

Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and extend tire life.

 

Tire

 

Pressure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

psi

 

bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front

N/A

 

N/A

 

 

Figure 12. Checking Tire Pressure

 

Rear

18

 

1,24

 

 

 

 

 

 

Checking / Adding Fuel

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

Gasoline is highly flammable and must be

To add fuel:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

handled with care. Never fill the tank when the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Remove the fuel cap (see Figure 1).

 

 

engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not

2.

Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. This

 

 

allow open flame, smoking or matches in the

 

 

area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.

 

will allow for fuel expansion.

 

 

 

 

ReproductionWARNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual

 

 

Do not remove fuel filter when engine is hot,

 

 

as spilled gasoli e may ig

ite. DO NOT spread

for specific fuel recommendations.

 

 

 

 

for

ecessary. Ensure

3.

Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.

 

 

hose clamps further than

 

 

clamps gr p h ses firmly over filter after

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel Filter

 

 

 

 

 

installa ion.

 

The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between fuel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tank and carburetor, near the fuel pump. If fil er is

 

 

 

 

Do not use gasoline containing

 

 

 

 

dirty or clogged, replace as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

METHANOL, gasohol containing more than

1.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10% ethanol, gasoline additives, premium

2.

Place a container below the filter to catch spilled

 

 

 

 

gasoline, or white gas because engine/fuel

 

fuel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

system damage could result.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Using a pliers, open and slide hoseNotclamps f om

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fuel filter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Remove hoses from filter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Install new filter in proper flow direction in fu l line.

 

6.

Secure with hose clamps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Reconnect the negative battery cable when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

finished.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester

 

 

Replacement parts must be the same and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other

 

 

installed in the same position as the original

damage. Remove the spark arrester, if equipped,

 

 

parts or fire could result.

 

and inspect for damage or carbon blockage. If

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

replacement parts are required, make sure to use

 

 

 

 

 

 

only original equipment replacement parts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service Air Filter

Refer to engine manufacturer’s owners manual.

Check / Replace Spark Plugs

Refer to engine manufacturer’s owners manual.

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