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CHANGING THE OIL
For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours
of operation Change the oil while the engine isstill
warm but not hoL The oil will flow freely and carry away
more impurities,
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 its side (Fig t 9) Allow ample
time for complete drainage.
Fig 19
NOTE:Wear gloves to prevent injury when handling the
unit
4. Wipe up any oil residue on 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 17 fluid oz. (50 mL) of SAE
i OW-30SESG,or SH oil,
NOTE: The bottle measure approximately t.7 fluid oz/50 ml,
Check the level with the dipstick,, Ifthe level is low,
add a small amount of oil and recheck.,
Do not over fill (Fig,,17)o
6, Replace the oil fill plug/dipstick,
7, Reconnect the spark plug boot,
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation.
tt 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,
1 Remove phillips head screw in air filter coveroThen
pull the air filter cover out and upwards (Fig, 21).
2. Remove the air filter (Fig,,21).,
Air Filter
Air Filter \_
Cover "-_
Screw
Air Filter
BasePlate
Fig 21
3 Wash the filter in detergent and water Rinse the filter
thoroughly and allow it to dry,
4 Apply enough clean SAEI OW-30 motor oil to lightly
coat the filter,
5 Squeeze the filter and remove excess oil,
6, Replacethe filter,
NOTE:Ifthe unit is operated without the air filter, you
will VOID the warranty,,
7, Reinstall the air filter cover° Position the hooks on the
top of the air filter base plate into the slots at the top
of the filter cover.
8 Swing the cover until the air filter cover snaps into
place and replace the screw°
Fig,,20
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WARNING:
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJUR_
BE SURE TO TURN THE UNIT OFF
BEFORE SE'_VICING
LEHR I ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2008-2009
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