CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Check the engine crankcase oil level prior to each use, or when the fuel tank is filled. Make sure the pump is level.The oil level must be between the two notches on the dipstick as shown in Figure 25.

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CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER

Change the engine oil filter (Figure 26) and gasket after 250 hours of operation. To gain access to the oil filter element, unscrew the oil filter cap and replace the oil filter element. Make sure to tighten oil filter cap securely.

OIL DIPSTICK

SAFE OPERATING

OIL LEVEL

MAX

ADD ENGINE OIL

MIN

Figure 26. Oil Filter Element

Figure 25. Engine Oil Dipstick

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

Change engine oil after first 25 hours of operation. Drain and refill engine crankcase with the correct type and amount oil (reference Table 3) after 250 hours of operation hours or once a week thereafter.

When draining engine crankcase oil, place oil into a suitable container while engine is still warm. Replace the drain plug tightly. Add oil through the filler hole.

CHANGING ENGINE FUEL FILTER

Replace fuel filter (Figure 27) and drain fuel tank to remove water and sediment every 500 hours. If the purity of the fuel being used is of lesser quality replace fuel filter more often as needed.

Figure 27. Fuel Filter

NOTE

When re-installing fuel filter,

please note the arrows indicating the direction of fuel flow.

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