5. After draining the used oil, return the machine to the
operating position.
6. Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity of oil
into the oil-fill tube.
7. Wait about 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine.
8. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
9. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but do not
screw it in, then remove the dipstick.
10. Read the oil level on the dipstick
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too low, carefully
pour a small amount of oil into the oil-fill tube,
wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps
oil level on the dipstick is at the correct level.
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too high, drain the
excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick is at the
correct level.
Important: If the oil level in the engine is too
low or too high and you run the engine, you may
damage the engine.
11. Install the dipstick securely.
12. Recycle the used oil properly.
Replacing the Blade
Service Interval: Yearly
Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the
blade properly . If you do not have a torque wrench or
are uncomfortable performing this procedure, contact
an Authorized Service Dealer.
Examine the blade whenever you run out of fuel. If the blade
is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately. If the blade
edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened and balanced, or
replace it.
WARNING
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury.
Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
Figure 28
(Figure
27).
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through until the
1. Refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
2. Tip the machine onto its side with the air filter up.
3. Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady
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4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware
(Figure
29).
5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware
(Figure
30).
Important: Position the curved ends of the blade
to point toward the machine housing.
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15).
Figure 29
Figure 30
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