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CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES
ENGINE
HOW TO CHECK THE OIL
NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs.
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Make sure the unitis level.
Clean the area around the dipstick (Figure 26),,Remove the
dipstick_ Wipe the oilfrom the dipstick..
3. Insertthe dipstick into the oi!filltube. Turnthe dipstick clock-
wise untilit istighLRemove the dipstick. Checktheoillevel on
the dipstick,. The oil level must reach the FULL mark on the
dipstick,
4,. Ifnecessary, add oil unti!the oilreaches the FULLmark onthe
dipstick. The quantity of oil needed from ADD to FULL is
shown onthe dipstick. Do not add too much oil
AirScreen
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C_a'_p"_\ \\ Engine Shroud
Figure26
HOW TO CHANGE THE OIL
NOTE: Do not drain the oil from a cold engine. Before you drain
the oil, let the engine runfor several minutes. Make sure you do
not get oil on the beRs.
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Remove the oil drain cap, Drain the oil completely from the
engine. Install and tightenthe oil drain cap,
Only use a high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SG_ Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to the expected operating temperature using the
temperature chart below:
Required SAE viscosity grades
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13EMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEi_ORE NEXT O|L CHANGE, '.i
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.)
improve starting in cold weather_these multi-viscosity oils will
result in increased oil consumption when used above 32o Fo
Check the engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oil.
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4,
Clean the area around the dipstick Remove the dipstick°
Slowly pour approximately 32 ounces(1 quart) of oil into the
oil extension tube.,
Insert the dipstick into theoilextension tube,"rumthe dipstick
in a clockwise direction untilit istight. Remove the dipstick.
Check the oillevel on the dipstick. The oillevel must reachthe
FULL mark on the dipstick.
HOW TO CLEAN THE COOLING SYSTEM
The engine is aircooted..The air thatcools the engine enters through
the air screen on top of the engine. Clean the engine every 100
hours orevery year as follows.
1, Remove any grass, dirt or debris from the air' screen with a
cloth or brush,
2,, Inspect the edge of the engine shroud for grass or debds,
Remove any grass or debris visibleat the bottomedge of the
engine shroud,,
HOW TO CHECK THE MUFFLER
Checkthe muffler every 50 hours. Make sure the muffler iscorrectly
mountedand isnot loose, If the muffler is wornorburnt, replacewith
a new muffler.A worn muffler is a fire hazard and can damage the
engine.
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If yeu mount a spark arrester to the muffler, also check the spark
arrester when you check the muffler. Ifthe spark an'ester is worn or
damaged, replace it with a new spark arrester. See your nearest
authorized service center for a spark arrester_
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