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Changing the Engine-Oil Filter
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing
the Engine Oil ( page 39 ) .
2. Change the engine-oil lter ( Figure 38 ).
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Figure 38
Note: Ensure that the oil-lter gasket touches
the engine, and then turn the oil lter an extra
3/4 turn.
3. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new
oil; refer to Engine-Oil Specications ( page 38 ) .
Servicing the Spark Plug(s)
Service Interval : Every 200 hours —Check the spark
plug(s).
Every 500 hours —Replace the spark plug(s).
T ype for EFI engines: Champion
®
XC12YC or
equivalent
T ype for Non-EFI engines: Champion
®
RC12YC or
equivalent
Air Gap: 0.76 mm (0.03 inch)
Removing the Spark Plug(s)
1. Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
2. Disengage the PT O, move the motion-control
levers to the N EUTRAL -L OCK position, and
engage the parking brake.
3. Remove the left hydraulic-unit shroud in the
order listed with Figure 39 . This gives you
access to the front spark plug.
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