ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
•Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil'sviscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. Refer to page 9 of this manual for viscosity chart.
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•Stop engine and wait several minutes before checking oil level. With engine on level ground, the oil must be to FULL mark on dipstick.
•Change engine oil after the first five hours of
operation, and every
To Drain Oil
Drain oil while engine is warm. Follow the instructions given below.
•Remove oil drain plug. Catch oil in a suitable container.
•When engine is drained of all oil, replace drain plug securely.
•Refill with fresh oil. Refer to GAS AND OIL FILL- UP section. Replace dipstick.
Air Cleaner
The air cleaner prevents damaging dirt, dust, etc., from entering the carburetor and being forced into the engine and is important to engine life and performance. The air cleaner consists of a pre- cleaner or foam filter, and a paper filter. Never run the engine without air cleaner completely assembled.
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Paper Filter
/Pre-Cleaner
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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