MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATION

After each 25 hours, apply a small amount of engine oil to all moving parts, particularly the wheels.

How To Change The Engine Oil

Change the oil in the engine crankcase after each 25 hours of use.

NOTE: The oil will drain more freely when the engine is warm.

1.Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.

2.Remove the oil drain plug (see Figure 14). Drain the oil into a flat pan.

3.After draining all the oil, install and tight- en the oil drain plug.

4.Remove the oil fill cap (see Figure 15).

Fill the engine crankcase. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. See "Product Specifica-

tions" for amount and type of oil. installi the oil fill cap.

Oil Drain Plug Figure 14

Oil Fill Cap

5.Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.

HOWTO CHANGETHE AIR FILTER

Replace the air filter once a year; more often in dusty or dirty conditions.

NOTE: DO NOT clean or oil the air filter. The air filter is not serviceable and must

be replaced.

1.Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.

2.Turn the cover to the left (counterclock- wise). Remove the cover and the air fil- ter from the flange. (see Figure 16).

3.Discard the air filter.

4.Clean the cover and the flange.

5.Install a new air filter into the cover.

6.Push the cover firmly against the flange. Turn the cover to the right (clockwise) until tight. Make sure the re- tainers are locked around the flange.

7.Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.

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Figure 15

CAUTION: Never run the engine without the air filter. A defective air filter will

cause a loss of engine power. If dirt or dust enters the engine through the carbu- retor, the result will be excessive wear or damage to the engine. Replace a dam- aged or clogged air cleaner immediately.

To Remove,

,Turn Counterclockwise

Flange

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To Install,

Turn Clockwise

Figure 16

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536.772301 specifications

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