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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Recoil Housing
Always drain the recoil
housing (1) after operating the
vehicle in wet conditions.
Always remove the drain plug
before storing the vehicle.
NOTE: Water will enter the recoil
housing if the starter
handle (2) is disengaged
from the rope guide when
under water .
1. Place the transmission in
gear.
2. Lock the parking brake.
3. Using a wrench, remove the
drain screw (3) on t he bottom of
the recoil housing.
4. Reinstall the screw aft er draining
the housing.
NOTE: Do not open the crankcase
drain unless the engine has
ingested water. On 4-cycle
engines, some engine oil
will be lost if the crankcase
drain is opened.
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