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1. Unplugsparkplugbootto
preventaccidentalstarting.
2. Removetheoilfill
plug/dipstick.
3. Pourtheoiloutoftheoilfill
holeandintoacontainerby
tippingtheunittoavertical
position(Fig.21).Allowample
timeforcompletedrainage.
4. Wipeupanyoilresidueonthe
unitandcleanupanyoilthat
mayhavespilled.Disposeof
theoilaccordingtoFederal,
Stateandlocalregulations.
5. Refillthecrankcasewith3.04
fluidounce(90ml)ofSAE30
SF,SG,SHoil.
Fig. 21
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 3.04 ounces (90 ml) (Fig. 22). Check the level with
the dipstick, if the level is low, add a small amount of oil and
recheck. Do not overfill (Fig. 22).
6. Replace the oil fill plug/dipstick.
7. Reconnect the spark plug boot.
Fig. 23
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. 28).
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 the slot on the back
plate (Fig. 28).
9. Replace the fuel cap if it was removed.
Fill Level
Fig. 22
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. 23).
NOTE: it may be necessary to remove the fuel cap to completely
remove the air filter cover.
2. Remove the air filter (Fig. 23).
3. Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 24). Rinse the filter
thoroughly and allow it to dry.
4. Apply enough clean SAE 30 motor oil to lightly coat the filter (Fig. 25).
5. Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil (Fig. 26).
6. Replace the filter (Fig. 27).
Fig. 25
Back Plate
Slots
J
Fig. 26
Back Plate SIot
Fig. 27
Fig. 28
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