Regular Maintenance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Checking / Adding Fuel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

To add fuel:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gasoline is highly flammable and must be

1.

Remove the fuel cap.

 

 

 

 

 

 

handled with care. Never fill the tank when the

2.

Fill the tank to about 1-1/2” (3,81 cm) of the bottom of

 

 

engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not

 

the filler neck. This will allow for fuel expansion.

 

 

allow open flame, smoking or matches in the

NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual for

 

 

 

 

area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.

specific fuel recommendations.

 

 

 

Do not remove fuel filter when engine is hot,

3.

Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.

 

 

 

 

as spilled gasoline may ignite. DO NOT spread

Fuel Filter

 

 

 

hose clamps further than necessary. Ensure

 

 

 

clamps grip hoses firmly over filter after

 

 

 

 

 

The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between fuel tank and

 

installation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

carburetor, near the fuel pump. If filter is dirty or clogged,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE

 

 

replace as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.

 

 

Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL,

2.

Place a container below the filter to catch spilled fuel.

 

 

gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol,

3.

Using pliers, open and slide hose clamps from fuel filter.

 

gasoline additives, premium gasoline, or white

 

gas because engine/fuel system damage could

4.

Remove hoses from filter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

result.

 

 

5.

Install new filter in proper flow direction in fuel line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Maintenance

Reproduction

 

6.

Secure with hose clamps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Reconnect the negative battery cable when finished.

for

 

 

Change Oil & Filter

Not

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Warm engine by running for a few minutes. (Refer o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the engine operator’s manual for oil & filter replacement

 

 

 

 

 

 

instructions.)

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

2.

Place the oil drain hose (A, Figure 19) down thr ugh the

 

 

 

 

 

 

hole (D) in the engine deck.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to catch the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

oil. Using the appropriate tools, remove the cap (B)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from the drain hose and drain the engine oil into the

 

 

 

C

 

 

 

pan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Replace the cap and wipe up any spilled oil.

 

 

 

 

 

A

5.

Place an absorbent shop cloth under the ngine oil filter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D

 

 

Remove the engine oil filter and replace with a n w one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 19. Engine Oil Drain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A. Oil Drain Hose

 

 

 

 

 

B. Cap

 

 

 

 

 

 

C. Oil Filter

 

 

Refer to engine owner’s manual for all engine maintenance

 

D. Hole for Drain Hose

 

procedures and recommendations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester

Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage Remove the spark arrester, if equipped, and inspect

for damage or carbon blockage. If replacement parts are required, make sure to use only original equipment replacement parts.

WARNING

Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same position as the orginal parts or fire could result.

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