Changing Engine Oil
•Change oil while engine is still warm. Preferably drain oil from top of engine as illustrated below. Drain oil with air cleaner side up. Oil can be drained from engine bottom if necessary.
IMPORTANT: Before tipping engine or equipment to drain oil, drain fuel from tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.
To drain oil from bottom of engine, remove drain plug as illustrated below. Allow oil to drain and replace drain plug. Remove dipstick and refill with new oil of recommended grade. Start and run engine at idle for 30 seconds.
3/8" SQUARE
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PIPE
Stop engine. Wait 30 seconds and recheck oil level. If required, add oil to bring level to FULL mark on dipstick.
Check Engine -- Finger Guard/Muffler
•Do not clean engine with a forceful spray of water because water could contaminate fuel system. With a brush or cloth, clean any debris from finger guard after every use to prevent engine damage caused by overheating.
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•Before running engine, clean muffler area to re- move all grass and combustible debris.
Clean Pre-Cleaner and Air Cleaner Cartridge
Your engine is equipped with an oval dual element air cleaner: the two elements include a foam
•To remove the air cleaner element, loosen two cover screws and lift cover. Carefully remove foam
•To clean
•After cleaning the
•Install air cleaner assembly
COVER 1
BASE
NOTE: Do not use petroleum solvents, e.g., kerosene, which will cause the cartridge to deteriorate. Do not use pressurized air to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage the cartridge.
Clean and Replace Spark Plug
Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or once each year, whichever comes first. This will help your engine to start easier and run better.
.030" (0.76 MM)
WIRE GAGE
RESISTOR
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