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AirCleanerService
Oil Service
Check oil level regularly.
Paper filters cannot
Be sure correct
or every 100 operating
dusty conditions.
oil level is maintained.
hours or daily before starting
procedure
in the Operation
engine.
Check every five
See oil checking
be cleaned
and must be replaced
section.
solvents for cleaning
thegasoline
air cleaner
element.
A fire
WARNING:
Never use
or low
flash point
or explosion could result.
OilChange
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IMPORTANT: Be sure to check engine on a level surface with the
engine stopped. Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to
IMPORTANT: Never run the engine without
engine wear will result.
assure rapid and complete
the air cleaner. Rapid
draining.
1.
1.
Remove all fuel from tank by running
from lack of fuel.
2.
Remove drain plug and allow oil to drain into a suitable
container.
once a year
hours; more often if used in extremely
engine
until it stops
Remove the wing bolt and the air cleaner
the elements
paper element
element
See Fig. 10-1.
cover. Remove
and separate them. See Fig. 10-2. Replace
when
or replace
dirty or damaged.
Clean foam
when damaged.
f
Oil Fill Cap
Foam Element
Figure
Figure 10-1
2.
To clean foam element,
separate it from the paper element
and wash in liquid detergent
drain oil, drainBefore
fuel from
tankengine
by running
engine
WARNING:
tipping
or equipment
until fuel tank is empty.
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3.
Reinstall
the drain plug and tighten
4.
Refill with the recommended
to
it securely.
oil (see Operation
section)
and check the oil level. See Fig. 10-1.
5.
Reinstall
the oil fill cap securely.
IMPORTANT:
Used motor
left in contact
with the skin for prolonged
is unlikely
oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly
periods.
Although
this
unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still
advisable to thoroughly
wash your hands with soap and water as
soon as possible after handling used oil.
NOTE: Please dispose of used motor
compatible
with the environment.
oil in a manner
that is
We suggest you take it in a
sealed container to your local service station for reclamation.
not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground.
SECTION10--
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Do
thoroughly
before
10=2
and water. Allow to dry
using. Do not oil the foam element.