MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
FREQUENCY | MAINTENANCE REQUIRED | SEE | |
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Before starting engine | Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel | Page 4 | |
Check Oil | Page 7 | ||
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Every 10 hours | Clean and | Page 7 | |
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First change at 10 hours | Change Oil | Page 7 | |
Every 25 hours | Change Oil | Page 7 | |
Every 25 hours thereafter | Clean spark arrestor | Page 9 | |
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10 hours on new engine | Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust | Page 8 | |
Every 25 hours | Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust | Page 8 | |
Every 25 hours | Check spark plug condition and gap | Page 9 | |
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CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL
The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized. Check oil before each use:
1.Stop the engine and allow oil to drain into the crankcase.
CAUTION: To prevent extensive engine wear and damage to the unit, always maintain the proper oil level in the crankcase. Never operate the unit with the oil level below the bottom of the dipstick.
2.Place the unit on a flat, level surface to get a proper oil level reading.
3.Keep dirt, grass clippings and other debris out of the engine. Clean the area around the oil fill plug/dipstick before removing it.
4.Remove the oil fill Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick
plug/dipstick and wipe off oil. Reinsert it all the way back in.
5. Remove the oil fill | Add |
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plug/dipstick and | Top of Dipstick | |
check the oil level. |
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Oil should be up to |
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the top of the dipstick (Fig. 21). |
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6. If the level is low, |
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add a small amount |
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of oil to the oil fill |
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hole and recheck | Oil Fill |
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(Fig. 22). Repeat this Plug/Dipstick |
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procedure until the | Oil Fill Hole |
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oil level reaches the |
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top of the dipstick. |
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NOTE: Do not overfill the unit.
NOTE: Make sure the
CHANGING THE OIL
For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours of operation. Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil will flow freely and carry away more impurities.
CAUTION: Wear gloves to prevent injury when handling 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.
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 3.04 ounces (90 ml) (Fig. 24).
Check the level with the dipstick. If the level is low, add a small amount of oil and recheck. Do not overfill (Fig. 24).
6.Replace the oil fill plug/dipstick.
7.Reconnect the spark plug boot.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Air Filter
Clean and
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 Air Filter Cover pull the air filter cover out and to the
left (Fig. 25).
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necessary to | Tab | |
remove the fuel | Fig. 25 | |
cap to completely | ||
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remove the air |
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filter cover. |
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2. Remove the air filter |
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(Fig. 25). |
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3. Wash the filter in |
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detergent and water |
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(Fig. 26). Rinse the | Fig. 26 | |
filter thoroughly and | ||
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allow it to dry. |
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4. Apply enough clean |
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SAE 30 motor oil to |
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lightly coat the filter |
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1.Unplug spark plug boot to prevent accidental starting.
2.Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick.
3.Pour the oil out of the oil fill hole and into a container by tipping the unit to a vertical position (Fig. 23). Allow ample time for complete drainage.
4.Wipe up any oil residue on the unit
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Fill Level
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5. | Squeeze the filter to |
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6. | Replace the filter |
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NOTE: If the unit is
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the air filter, you |
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will VOID the | Fig. 28 | |
warranty. | ||
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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. 30).
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