Regular Maintenance

Checking / Adding Fuel

To add fuel:

1.Remove the fuel cap.

2.Fill the tank to about 1-1/2” (3,81 cm) of the bottom of the filler neck. This will allow for fuel expansion.

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

3.Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.

4.Repeat process for other side.

Fuel Filter

The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between fuel tank and carburetor, near the fuel pump. If filter is dirty or clogged, replace as follows:

1.Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.Place a container below the filter to catch spilled fuel.

WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.

Do not remove fuel filter when engine is hot, as spilled gasoline may ignite. DO NOT spread hose clamps further than necessary. Ensure clamps grip hoses firmly over filter after installation.

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.

3.

Using pliers, open and slide hose clamps from fuel

 

 

filter.

 

 

 

4.

Remove hoses from filter.

 

 

 

5.

Install new filter in proper flow direction in fuel line.

 

6.

Secure with hose clamps.

 

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7.

Reconnect the negative battery cable when

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finished.

 

Change Oil & Filter

 

 

 

1.

Warm engine by running for a few minutes.

 

 

 

(Refer to the engine operator’s manual for oil &

 

 

 

filter replacement instructions.)

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2.

 

 

 

Place the oil drain hose (A, Figure 14) down

 

 

 

through the hole (D) in the engine deck.

 

A

3.

Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to

 

 

D

 

catch the oil. Using the appropriate tools, r move

 

 

 

the cap (B) from the drain hose and drain the

Figure 14. Engine Oil Drain

 

engine oil into the pan.

 

 

 

A. Oil Drain Hose

4.

Replace the cap and wipe up any spilled oil.

B. Cap

 

5.

 

 

 

Place an absorbent shop cloth underReproductionthe engine

 

oil filter. Remove the engine oil filter and replace

C. Oil Filter

 

 

D. Hole for Drain Hose

 

with a new one.

 

 

 

6.Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil.

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