8.2
Section 8
Disassembly
Drain Oil
NOTE: There are two ways to drain oil from this
engine: by inverting the dipstick tube, and by
removing the crankcase drain plug.
Drain Oil from Dipstick Tube
1. To keep dirt, grass clippings, and other debris out
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cap/dipstick.
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3. Tilt the engine on its side with the air cleaner
facing up. See Figure 8-1. Drain the oil into an
approved container.
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engine back to level.
Drain Oil Via Crankcase Plug (If Accessible)
1. To keep dirt, grass clippings, and other debris out
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cap/dipstick, and then remove it.
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engine. See Figure 8-2.
WARNING: Explosive Fuel!
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Remove Engine Cover Insert and Cover
1. Remove the four Torx screws securing the engine
cover insert. See Figure 8-3.
Up
Air Cleaner
Oil Flow
Figure 8-2. Crankcase Plug.
3. Drain the oil into an approved container.
Figure 8-1. Draining Oil from Dipstick Tube.
Figure 8-3. Removing Engine Cover Insert
Crankcase Plug
Disconnect Spark Plug
1. Disconnect the spark plug lead.
Empty Fuel Tank
1. Ensure the fuel tank is empty by running the
engine until it stops, and is completely out of
fuel.
2. Remove the gas cap.
Detailed Disassembly Sequence
Cover Insert