Regular Maintenance

Checking / Adding Fuel

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

To add fuel:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gasoline is highly flammable and must be

1.

Remove the fuel cap.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

handled with care. Never fill the tank when the

2.

Fill the tank to about 1-1/2” (3,81 cm) of the bottom of

engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not

 

the filler neck. This will allow for fuel expansion.

 

 

allow open flame, smoking or matches in the

NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual

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

for specific fuel recommendations.

 

 

 

Do not remove fuel filter when engine is hot,

3.

Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.

 

 

 

 

 

 

as spilled gasoline may ignite. DO NOT spread

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel Filter

 

 

 

 

hose clamps further than necessary. Ensure

 

 

 

 

clamps grip hoses firmly over filter after

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between fuel tank and

installation.

 

 

carburetor, near the fuel pump. If filter is dirty or clogged,

 

 

 

 

replace as follows:

 

 

 

 

NOTICE

 

 

1.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.

 

 

 

Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL,

2.

Place a container below the filter to catch spilled fuel.

 

gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol,

3.

Using pliers, open and slide hose clamps from fuel filter.

gasoline additives, premium gasoline, or white

4.

Remove hoses from filter.

 

 

 

 

gas because engine/fuel system damage could

 

 

 

 

result.

 

 

5.

Install new filter in proper flow direction in fuel line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Secure with hose clamps.

Reproduction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Reconnect the negative battery cable when finished.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change Oil & Filter

Not

 

 

 

1.

 

 

 

 

Warm engine by running for a few minutes. (Refer

o

 

 

 

 

 

the engine operator’s manual for oil & filter replacement

 

 

 

 

instructions.)

 

 

 

for

 

B

2.

Remove the oil drain hose (A, Figure 20) fr

m the cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

clamp (C) that is located on the engine deck

n the

 

 

 

 

C

 

right-hand side of the frame. Place the drain hose d

wn

 

 

 

 

through the hole (E) in the engine deck.

 

 

 

 

D

 

3.

Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to catch the

 

 

 

 

 

oil. Using the appropriate tools, remove the cap (B)

 

 

 

 

 

 

from the oil drain hose (A) and drain the engine oil into

 

 

 

 

the pan.

 

 

 

 

 

E

 

4.

After draining, replace the cap and wipe up any spilled

 

 

A

 

oil. Reinstall the oil drain hose into the cable clamp to

 

 

 

 

 

retain the hose during normal operation.

 

 

 

Figure 20. Engine Oil Drain

 

 

5.

Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine oil filter.

A. Oil Drain Hose

 

 

 

Remove the engine oil filter and replace with a new one.

B. Cap

 

 

 

C. Cable Clamp

 

 

6.

Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

D. Oil Filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E. Hole for Drain Hose

Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester

Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage Remove the spark arrester, if equipped, and inspect

for damage or carbon blockage. If replacement parts are required, make sure to use only original equipment replacement parts.

Engine Maintenance

Refer to engine owner’s manual for all engine maintenance procedures and recommendations.

WARNING

Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same position as the orginal parts or fire could result.

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