MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

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 with 3.04 fluid ounce (90 ml) of SAE 30 SF, SG, SH oil.

CAUTION: Wear gloves to prevent injury when handling the unit.

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

3.04ounces (90 ml) (Fig. 27). Check the level with the dipstick. If the level is low, add a small amount of oil and recheck. Do not overfill (Fig. 27).

6.Replace the oil fill plug/dipstick.

7.Reconnect the spark plug

boot.

Fig. 26

Air Filter

Air Filter Cover

Tab

Fig. 28

NOTE: If the unit is operated without the air filter, you will VOID the warranty.

7. Reinstall the air filter cover. Position the hooks on the left side of the air filter cover into the slots at the left side of the

back plate (Fig. 33).

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 theFig. 29 slot on the back plate (Fig. 33).

9.Replace the fuel cap if it was removed.

Fill Level

Fig. 27

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

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.

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

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. 28).

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

2.Remove the air filter (Fig. 28).

3.Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 29). Rinse the filter thoroughly and allow it to dry.

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

5.Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil (Fig. 31).

6.Replace the filter (Fig. 32).

Fig. 30

Fig. 31

Back Plate

Back Plate Slot

 

Slots

 

Fig. 32

Air Filter

Air Filter Cover

Tab

Fig. 33

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