SERVICE AIR FILTER
Refer to engine owners manual.

Regular Maintenance

CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL

1.Observe the oil reservoir (A, Figure 7). The oil level should be at the “FULL” line (C).

2.Before removing the reservoir cap, make sure the area around the reservoir cap is free of dust, dirt, or other debris.

3.If necessary, unscrew the reservoir cap and add either Mobil 1™, 15W-50 synthetic oil or Castrol Syntec™ 5W-50 oil. DO NOT use conventional oils. Fill until oil level reaches “FULL” line.

4.Reinstall oil reservoir cap.

CHANGE OIL & FILTER

 

 

 

 

1.

Warm engine by running for a few minutes.

 

 

A

 

(Refer to the engine operator’s manual for oil &

 

 

 

 

filter replacement instructions.)

 

 

 

 

2.

Remove the oil drain hose (A, Figure 8) from

 

 

 

 

the storage position on the left-hand side of the

 

 

 

 

engine deck and route over the side of the engine

 

 

 

 

deck and behind the tire as shown in Figure 8.

 

 

 

 

 

Reproduction

NOTE: Briggs & Stratton models have the oil drain

 

 

 

hose installed on the right-hand side of the engine.

 

 

 

3.

Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to

 

 

 

 

catch the oil. Using the appropriate tools, remove

 

 

 

 

Not

 

B

 

the cap from the oil drain hose and drain he

 

 

 

engine oil.

 

 

Fig re 8. Engine Oil Drain (Kawasaki Model

4.

After draining, replace the cap and wipe up any

for

 

 

spilled oil. Place the oil drain hose back into the

 

Shown.)

 

 

storage position.

 

 

A. Oil Drain Hose (Storage Position)

5.

Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine

 

B. Oil Drain Hose (Draining Position)

 

oil filter. Remove the engine oil filter and replace

 

 

 

 

with a new one.

 

 

 

 

6. Add engine oil (Refer to the engine operato ’s manual for oil filling instructions.)

7. Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any s ill d oil.

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK

WARNING

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.

 

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