5. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦While maintenance or adjustments are being made, someone could start the engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Remove the key from the ignition switch and/or pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside so it does not accidentally contact the spark plug(s).
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦The engine can become very hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Touching a hot engine can cause severe burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Allow the engine to cool completely before service or making repairs around the engine area.
5.1PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
5.1.1Check engine oil level.
Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
a)Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Make sure machine is on a level surface.
b)Check with engine cool.
c)Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick (DO NOT screw into place). Remove dipstick and check oil level.
d)If the oil level is low, add oil as specified in the Engine Owner’s Manual to bring the oil level up to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate the engine with oil level below the “LOW” (or “ADD”) mark or over the “FULL” mark.
5.1.2Clean engine air cooling system.
Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
a)Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug wire(s).
b)Clean all debris from engine air intake screen and from around engine shrouding.
5.1.3Clean grass
Service Interval: Daily
a)Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
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