Operator's Manual

Important: Add the oil v er y slo wl y and
do not block the opening of the filler hole
( Figur e 40 ). If y ou add oil too f ast or block
the hole, the oil could back up and f oul the
air intak es, causing engine dama ge.
Figure 40
1. Note the clearance left in the ller opening.
5. R e place the dipstic k and install the front engine
panel.
6. Star t the engine and r un it at idle for 5 min utes .
7. Shut off the engine .
8. W ait 3 min utes and c hec k the oil lev el.
9. Add oil, if required, to bring the lev el to the
upper hole on the dipstic k.
10. R e place the dipstic k and , filler cap , and the
front engine panel.
11. Chec k for leaks .
Important: Do not o v erfill the crankcase
with oil because this may cause engine
dama ge.
Changing the Engine Oil Filter
Chang e the engine oil filter as follo ws:
• After the first 50 operating hours .
• Ev er y 200 hours after the first 50 operating
hours .
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil.
Place a drip pan beneath the oil drip tra y to
recei v e oil from the oil filter and oil passag es
in the engine .
2. T ur n the filter countercloc kwise to remo v e it
( Figure 41 and Figure 42 ).
Note: Dispose of the oil filter properly .
R ecycle in accordance with local codes .
3. Before installing the filter , lightly oil the g ask et
on the filter with fresh, clean oil. Screw the
filter on b y hand until the g ask et contacts the
oil filter adapter . Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 tur n more .
4. Add oil; refer to Adding Engine Oil.
Figure 41
1. Oil lter 2. Right side of machine
Figure 42
1. Oil lter 3. Adapter
2. Gasket
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