Operator's Manual

InstallingtheFilters
Important:Topreventenginedamage,always
operatetheenginewithbothairltersandthe
coverinstalled.
1.Ifyouareinstallingnewlters,checkeachlter
forshippingdamage.
Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.
2.Ifyouarereplacingtheinnerlter,carefullyslide
itintothelterbody(Figure61).
3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesafety
lter(Figure61).
Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfully
seatedbypushingontheouterrimwhile
installingit.
Important:Donotpressonthesoft,inside
areaofthelter.
4.Installtheair-cleanercoverandsecurethe
latches(Figure61).
ServicingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
Aftertherst5hours
Every100hours(moreoftenindirtyordusty
conditions).
Engine-OilSpecications
OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSJorhigher)
OilCapacity:1.9to2.6L(2.0to2.7USqt)witha
lterchange
Viscosity:Seethetablebelow.
g358312
Figure62
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel
Note:Checktheoilwhentheengineiscold.
Important:Ifyouoverllorunderlltheengine
crankcasewithoilandruntheengine,youmay
damagetheengine.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch(PTO),andengagethe
parkingbrake.
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
Note:Ensurethattheengineiscoolsothatthe
oilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.
3.Tokeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outofthe
engine,cleantheareaaroundtheoil-llcapand
dipstickbeforeremovingit(Figure52).
g311705
Figure63
48