Regular Maintenance
Checking / Adding Fuel |
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To add fuel: |
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| Gasoline is highly flammable and must be | |||||
1. | Remove the fuel cap. |
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| handled with care. Never fill the tank when the | |||||
2. | Fill the tank to about | ||||||||
engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not | |||||||||
| the filler neck. This will allow for fuel expansion. |
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NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual | |||||||||
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for specific fuel recommendations. |
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| Do not remove fuel filter when engine is hot, | |||||
3. | Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. |
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| as spilled gasoline may ignite. DO NOT spread | ||||||
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Fuel Filter |
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| hose clamps further than necessary. Ensure | ||||
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| clamps grip hoses firmly over filter after | |||||
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The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between fuel tank and | installation. |
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carburetor, near the fuel pump. If filter is dirty or clogged, |
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replace as follows: |
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1. | Disconnect the negative battery cable. |
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| 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. |
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| gas because engine/fuel system damage could | |||
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5. | Install new filter in proper flow direction in fuel line. |
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6. | Secure with hose clamps. | Reproduction |
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7. | Reconnect the negative battery cable when finished. |
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Change Oil & Filter | Not |
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Warm engine by running for a few minutes. (Refer | o |
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| the engine operator’s manual for oil & filter replacement |
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2. | Remove the oil drain hose (A, Figure 20) fr | m the cable |
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| clamp (C) that is located on the engine deck | n the |
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| through the hole (E) in the engine deck. |
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3. | Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to catch the |
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| oil. Using the appropriate tools, remove the cap (B) |
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| from the oil drain hose (A) and drain the engine oil into |
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| the pan. |
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4. | After draining, replace the cap and wipe up any spilled |
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| oil. Reinstall the oil drain hose into the cable clamp to |
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| retain the hose during normal operation. |
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| Figure 20. Engine Oil Drain |
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5. | Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine oil filter. | A. Oil Drain Hose |
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| Remove the engine oil filter and replace with a new one. | B. Cap |
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| C. Cable Clamp |
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6. | Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil. |
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| D. Oil Filter |
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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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