Please
dispose
of
used
motor oil in
an
environmental friendly
way.
We
suggest you take
used
oil in a
sealed
container
to
your
local recycling center
or
service station
for
reclamation. Do
not
throw
it
in the trash; pour
it
on the ground;
or
down a drai
n.
3.
With
the
engine in a level position,
fill
to
the
outer
edge
of
the oil filler hole
with
the recommended oil.
Engine oil capacities: 16.9
oz.(O
.
SL)
Running
the
engine
with
a
low
oil
level can cause engine
damage.
The
Oil
Alert
system
(applicable
engine
types)
will
automatically stop
the
engine before
the
oil level falls below
the safe limit.
However,
to
avoid
the
inconvenience
of
an
unexpected
shutdown,
fill
to
the
upper
limit,
and check
the
oil
level
regularly.
4. Screw in
the
filler cap/dipstick securely.
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""
OIL
LEVEL
DRAIN BOLT
ENGINE
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Oil
is a major
factor
affecting performance and service life. Use
4-stroke automotive engine oil.
SAE
10W-30
is recommended
for
general
use.
Other
viscosities
shown in
the
chart may be used when the average temperature in
your
area
is
within
the
recommended range.
The
SAE
oil viscosity and service classification are in
the
API label
on
the
oil container.
We
recommend
that
you use API
SERVICE
Category
SE
or
SF
oil.
SAE Viscosity Grades
- 20
-1
0 0 1 0 20
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
11
I Maintenance
AIR
FILTER
INSPECTION
Remove
the
air
cleaner cover and inspect
the
fi
lter. Clean
or
replace
dirty
filter
elements. Always replace damaged
filter
elements.
If
equipped
with
an oil-bath air cleaner, also check
the
oil
level.
AIR
CLEANER
SERVICE
A
dirty
air
filter
will
restrict air
flow
to
the
carburetor, reducing
engine performance.
If
you operate
the
engine in
very
dusty areas, clean
the
air
filter
more often than specified in
the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
Operating the
engine
without an air filter,
or
with a
damaged
air
filter,
will allow dirt
to
enter the
engine,
causing
rapid
engine
wear.
This
type
of
damage
is
not
covered
by
the
Distributor's Limited Warranty.
1. Remove
the
air cleaner cover.
2. Remove
the
foam
filter.
3.
Inspect
air
fi
lter
elements, and replace
them
if
they
are
damaged. Always replace
the
paper air
filter
element at
the
scheduled interval.
4. Clean
the
air
filter
elements
if
they
are
to
be reused.
5. Foam
air
filter
element: Clean in
warm
soapy
water
, rinse,
and
allow
drying
thoroughly.
Or
clean
in
nonflammable
solvent
and
allow
drying.
Dip
the
fi
l
ter
element
in clean
engine oil,
and
then squeeze
out
all
excess
oil. The engine
will
smoke when started if
too
much oil is
left
in the foam.
6.
Wipe
dirt
from
the
inside
of
the
air
cleaner base and cover,
using a moi
st
rag. Be careful
to
prevent
dirt
from
entering
the
air
duct
that
leads
to
the
carburetor.
7. Reinstall
the
cleaned air filter. Be sure the gasket is in place
beneath
the
air filter. Tighten
the
air
filter
wing
nut
securely.
SEDIMENT
CUP
CLEANING
1. Move
the
fuel valve
to
the
OFF position, and
then
remove
the fuel sediment cup
and
0-ring.
Gasoline
is highly
flammable
and
explos
i
ve
.
You
can
be
burned
or
seriously
injured
when
handling
fuel
.
•
Keep
heat,
sparks
and
flame
away.
•
Handle
fuel
only
outdoors
.
e
Wipe
up
spills
immediately.
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