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4. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ While maintenance or adjustments are
being made, someone could start the
engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Accidental starting of the engine could
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Remove the key from the ignition switch,
engage parking brake, and pull the wire(s)
off the spark plug(s) before you do any
maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside
so it does not accidentally contact the
spark plug(s).
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ The engine can become very hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Touching a hot engine can cause severe
burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Allow the engine to cool completely before
service or making repairs around the
engine area.
4.1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
4.1.1 Check engine oil level:
Service Interval: Daily
a) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and make sure unit is on a
level surface.
b) Check with engine cold.
c) Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert the
dipstick. Do not screw into place. Remove the dipstick and read the oil
level.
d) If the oil level is low, add oil to bring the oil level up to the “FULL” mark on
the dipstick. Use oil as specified in the Engine Owner’s Manual.
DO NOT overfill.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate the engine with the oil level below the “LOW”
(or “ADD”) mark on the dipstick, or over the “FULL” mark.
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