WARNING
Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak.
Gasoline is flammable and explosive and can cause
personal injury.
Run the engine dry or remove the gasoline with a
hand pump; never siphon.
Servicing the Air Filter
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
1. Upclip the top of the air-filter cover
Figure 22
1. Clip
2. Air-filter cover
2. Remove the air filter
3. Inspect the air filter.
Note: If the air filter is excessively dirty, replace it with
a new filter. Otherwise, gently tap the air filter on a
hard surface to loosen debris.
4. Install the air filter.
5. Use the clip to install the air-filter cover.
Changing the Engine Oil
Changing the engine oil is not required, but if you desire
to change the oil, use the following procedure.
Note: Run the engine a few minutes before changing the
oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more
contaminants.
Max. fill: 0.53 L (18 oz), type: SAE 30 detergent oil with an
API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ, SL, or higher.
(Figure
22).
3. Air filter
(Figure
22).
1. Refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
2. Remove the dipstick
1. Dipstick
3. Tip the machine onto its side with the air filter up to
drain the used oil out through the oil-fill tube
24).
4. Slowly pour oil into the oil-fill tube until the oil level
reaches the Full line on the dipstick
not overfill.
5. Install the dipstick securely.
6. Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling
center.
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14).
(Figure
23).
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Figure 24
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23). Do