Figure 36
6.
Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center.
Changing the Engine-Oil Filter
Service Interval: Every 200 hours—For Kawasaki
engines—change the engine-oil
filter (more often in dirty or dusty
conditions).
1.
Drain the oil from the engine; refer to
the Engine Oil (page
2.
Change the engine-oil filter
Changing
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Ensure that the oil-filter gasket touches
the engine, and then turn the oil filter an extra
3/4 turn.
3.
Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new
oil
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Servicing the Spark Plug
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Ensure that the air gap between the center and side
electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug.
Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing
the spark plug and a gapping tool or feeler gauge to
check and adjust the air gap. Install a new spark plug
if necessary.
Type of Spark Plug: NGK
Air Gap: 0.75 mm (0.03 inch)
Removing the Spark Plug
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
position.
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