Maintenance
4. Remove the oil fill cap (Figure 34).
5. Remove the oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a
suitable container.
6. Reinstall the oil drain plug and tighten securely.
Figure 34 – Fill Engine Oil
7. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill opening until the oil level is
between "L" and "H" on the dipstick (Figure 35). DO NOT
overfill
Figure 35 – Dipstick
8. Install oil dipstick until finger tight.
9. Clean up any spilled oil.
10. Properly dispose of oil in accordance with all local regulations.
SERVICE AIR CLEANER
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you run it
with a dirty air cleaner. Service more often if operating under dirty
or dusty conditions.
To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:
1. Pull on air cleaner cover latch and remove cover (Figure 36).
2. Loosen wing nut.
3. Carefully remove filter assembly.
4. Remove foam filter.
5. To clean cartridge, gently tap on a flat surface.
6. Reinstall foam filter.
7. Reinstall clean or new cartridge assembly.
8. Reinstall wing nut and tighten.
9. Install cover by snapping latch closed.
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SERVICE SPARK PLUG
Changing the spark plug will help the engine to start easier and
run better.
1. Clean the area around the spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect the spark plug (Figure 37).
3. Check the electrode gap with a wire feeler gauge and reset the
spark plug gap to the recommended gap, if necessary (see
Specifications).
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4. Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are pitted, burned or
the porcelain is cracked. Use the recommended replacement
plug. See Specifications.
5. Install the spark plug and tighten firmly.
Figure 36 – Service the Air Cleaner
Gasket
Figure 37 – Change the Spark Plug
Air Cleaner
Cover
Latch
Foam Filter
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