MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

CHANGING THE OIL

For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours of operation. Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil will flow freely and carry away more impurities.

1.Unplug spark plug boot to prevent accidental starting.

WARNING: Wear gloves to prevent injury when handling unit.

2.Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick.

3. Pour the oil out of the oil fill hole and into a container by tipping the unit to a vertical position (Fig. 30). Allow ample time for complete drainage.

4.Wipe up any oil residue on the unit and clean

up any oil that may have spilled. Dispose of the oil according to Federal, State and local regulations.

5. Refill the crankcase

 

Fig. 30

 

with 3.04 fluid ounce

 

 

(90 ml) of SAE 30 SF, SG, SH oil.

 

NOTE: Use the bottle and spout saved from initial use to measure the correct amount of oil. The top of the label on the bottle measures approximately 3.04 ounces (90 ml) (Fig. 31). Check the level with the dipstick. If the level is low, add a small amount of oil and recheck. Do not overfill (Fig. 31).

Air Filter

Air Filter Cover

Tab

Fig. 32

NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the fuel cap to completely remove the air filter cover.

2. Remove the air filter (Fig. 32).

3. Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 33). Rinse the filter thoroughly and allow it to dry.

4.Apply enough clean SAE 30 motor oil to lightly coat the filter

(Fig. 34).

Fig. 33

 

5.Squeeze the filter to spread

and remove excess oil (Fig. 35).

Fill Level

Fig. 31

6.Replace the oil fill plug/dipstick.

7.Reconnect the spark plug boot.

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn the unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it.

Cleaning the Air Filter

Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain your air filter properly can result in poor performance or can cause permanent damage to your engine.

1.Open the air filter cover. Push the tab on the right side of the cover inward. Then pull the air filter cover out and to the left (Fig. 32).

Fig. 34

 

 

 

Fig. 35

 

 

 

6.Replace the filter

(Fig. 36).

Back Plate

Back Plate Slot

 

 

NOTE: If the unit is

 

 

operated without

 

 

the air filter, you

 

 

will VOID the

Slots

 

warranty.

 

 

7. Reinstall the air

 

 

filter cover.

 

 

Position the

 

 

hooks on the left

 

Fig. 36

side of the air

 

filter cover into

 

 

the slots at the left side of the back plate (Fig. 36).

NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the fuel cap to reinstall the air filter cover.

8.Swing the cover to the right until the tab on the air filter cover snaps into place in the slot on the back plate (Fig. 37).

9.Replace the fuel cap if it was removed.

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