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| Regular Maintenance | |
Checking / Adding Fuel |
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To add fuel: |
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1. | Remove the fuel cap (E, Figure 9). |
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2. | Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. This will |
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| allow for fuel expansion. |
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NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual for |
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specific fuel recommendations. |
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3. | Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. | • | Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with | ||||
Fuel Filter |
| care. Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from | |||||
| recent operation. Do NOT allow open flame, smoking or | ||||||
The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between fuel tank and |
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carburetor, near the fuel pump. If filter is dirty or clogged, |
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• | Do NOT remove fuel filter when engine is hot, as spilled | ||||||
replace as follows: | |||||||
| gasoline may ignite. Do NOT spread hose clamps further | ||||||
1. | Place a container below the fuel filter (F) to catch spilled |
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| than necessary. Ensure clamps grip hoses firmly over | ||||||
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| filter after installation. | ||||
2. Using pliers, open and slide hose clamps from fuel filter.
3. | Remove hoses from filter. |
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4. | Install new filter in proper flow direction in fuel line. |
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5. | Secure with hose clamps. |
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6. | Reconnect the negative battery cable when finished. |
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Change Oil & Filter |
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1. | Warm engine by running for a few minutes. (Refer | C | |||
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| replacement instructions.) |
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2. | Route the oil drain hose (A) over the rear end of he |
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3. | Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to catch the |
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| oil. Using the appropriate tools, remove the cap (B), |
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| from the oil drain hose and drain the engine oil into the |
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| pan. |
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4. | After draining, replace the cap and wipe up any spilled |
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| oil. Reposition the oil drain hose so thatNotit is facing |
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| towards the back of the machine. |
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5. | Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine oil filter |
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| (C). Remove the engine oil filter and r place with a new |
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| one. |
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6. | Remove the oil dipstick (D) and refill with oil. (R f r to | Figure 9. Engine Oil Drain |
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| the engine operator’s manual for oil recomm ndations.) | A. | Oil Drain Hose |
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7. | Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil. |
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B. | Cap |
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Engine Maintenance |
| C. | Oil Filter |
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| D. | Oil Dipstick |
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| Reproduction |
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Refer to engine owner’s manual for all engine maintenance | E. | Fuel Tank Cap |
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procedures and recommendations. |
| F. | Fuel Filter |
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NOTICE
Do NOT use gasoline containing METHANOL, gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, gasoline additives, premium gasoline, or white gas because engine/fuel system damage could result.
WARNING
Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same position as the original parts or fire could result.
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