MAINTENANCE |
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LUBRICATION |
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How To Lubricate | Grease Fitting | |
The Jackshaft Assembly |
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A grease fitting is provided to lubricate the |
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jackshaft assembly. Use a grease gun with au- |
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tomotive type grease to lubricate the jackshaft | Figure 10 | |
assembly as shown in Figure 10. | ||
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How To Change Engine Oil
Change the engine oil when the engine is warm. For the proper oil capacity, see “Product Specifications”.
1.Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug.
2.Remove the oil drain plug as shown in Figure 11.
3.Drain all the engine oil into a flat pan.
4.Install the oil drain plug. Make sure the oil drain plug is tight.
5.Remove the dipstick.
6.Fill the engine crankcase. DO NOT OVERFILL. For proper oil capacity, see “Product Specifications”.
7.Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Oil Drain Plug |
Figure 11 |
HOW TO REPLACE THE AIR FILTER
Replace the air filter once a year or more often in dusty or dirty conditions. DO NOT attempt to clean or oil the air filter. Remove and install a new air filter as follows:
5.Put the new air filter into the cover.
6.Push the cover firmly against the flange. Turn the cover counterclockwise until tight. Be sure the retainers are locked around the flange.
CAUTION: Never run the engine without the air filter installed. An air filter clogged with dust can result in loss of engine power and can cause excessive wear or damage to the engine. If the air filter is clogged, re- place immediately.
1. | Disconnect the spark plug wire from the |
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| spark plug. |
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2. | Turn the cover clockwise as shown in |
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| Figure 12. Remove the cover and the air |
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| filter. |
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3. | Discard the old air filter. |
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4. | Clean the cover and the flange. | 15 |
7.Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Flange |
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Air Filter |
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Cover | Figure 12 |
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