MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL
The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level
in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized. Check oil before
each use:
Fill Level
1.
2.
Stop the engine and allow oil to drain into the crankcase.
Place the unit on a level surface to get a proper oil level
reading.
3.
Keep dirt, grass clippings and other debris out of the engine.
Clean the area around the oil fill plug before removing it.
4.
5.
Remove the oil fill plug.
Look into the oil fill hole, use a flashlight if needed. The oil
should be just touching the inner most thread (Fig. 18).
Fig. 21
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
6.
If the oil level is not touching the inner most thread on the
oil fill hole, add a small amount of oil to the oil fill hole and
recheck (Fig. 21). Repeat this procedure until the oil level
reaches the inner most thread on the oil fill hole.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,
always turn the unit off and allow it to cool before
you clean or service it.
NOTE: Do not overfill the unit.
NOTE: Make sure the O-ring is in place on the oil fill plug when
Cleaning the Air Filter
checking and changing the oil (Fig. 19).
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.
Oil Fill Plug
O-Ring
1.
Open the air filter cover. Push the tab on the left side of the
cover in, swing the air filter cover out and off the air filter
housing (Fig. 22).
Oil Fill Hole
Max Oil Fill Line
Screen
Air Filter
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
CHANGING THE OIL
For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours of
operation. Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil will
flow freely and carry away more impurities.
WARNING: Wear gloves to prevent injury when
handling unit.
Tab
Air Filter Cover
Hooks
1.
2.
3.
Unplug spark plug boot to prevent accidental starting.
Remove the oil fill plug.
Pour the oil out of the oil
fill hole and into a
Choke Lever Air Filter Housing
container by tipping the
unit to a vertical position
(Fig. 20). Allow ample
time for complete
drainage.
4.
5.
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.
Refill the crankcase with 3.04 fluid ounce (90 ml) of SAE 30
SF, SG, SH oil.
Tab
Air Filter
Slot
Fig. 22
Fig. 20
2.
3.
Remove the air filter and the
screen that sits behind it (Fig. 22).
Wash the filter in detergent and
water (Fig. 23). Rinse the filter
thoroughly and allow it to dry.
Apply enough clean SAE 30
motor oil to lightly coat the filter
(Fig. 24).
Squeeze the filter to spread and
remove excess oil (Fig. 25).
Replace the filter (Fig. 22).
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. 21). Check
the level, See Checking the Oil Level. If the level is low, add a
small amount of oil and recheck. Do not overfill (Fig. 21).
6.
7.
4.
5.
6.
Replace the oil fill plug.
Reconnect the spark plug boot.
Fig. 23
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