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5.2 CHECKING ENGINE OIL

Check the engine oil daily prior to use.

IMPORTANT: Never operate the engine with the oil

below the low mark on the dipstick.

See the engine manual for oil specifications and oil

filter service instructions.

To check oil level:

1. Move the unit to level location.

2. Clean around the dipstick and filler tube to prevent

dirt from entering the engine.

3. Remove the dipstick and wipe off the oil on the

dipstick.

4. Put the dipstick back into the engine and tighten

the place and remove again.

5. When the dipstick is removed, note the oil level. Oil

should be between the full and add mark.

6. Replace dipstick.

7. If required, add 5W30 below 40

or 30W above

. Do not overfill.

8. Clean up any spillage that may have occurred.

5.3 CHANGING OIL

Engine muffler and other parts will be hot if unit has

been running.

1. Engine oil should be changed after the first five

hours of operation and every 25 hours there after.

2. Move the unit to a level and well ventilated area

and set the parking brake.

3. If the engine is cold, let the unit run for five

minutes.

4. When the engine is warm, stop the engine.

5. Clean the area around the dipstick and (drain

hose).

6. Put an open container that will hold one gallon of

oil under the drain hose.

7. Open the drain valve.

8. Allow the engine oil to drain completely into the

one gallon container. Remove container and

contents for future recycling as required.

9. Close the oil drain valve.

10.If used; remove the oil filter.

11.Clean the oil filter port and install a new oil filter

according to the instructions on the oil filter. Fill

with new oil to the "full" mark on the dipstick.

12.Start and run the engine for one minute. Stop the

engine and recheck the oil level and add as

necessary.

13.Check for leakage at the drain plug and oil filter if

used. Tighten the fittings as necessary if leakage

occurs.

14.Release the parking brake.

15.Return the unit into service.

5.4 CHECKING ENGINE COOLING

IMPORTANT: To prevent severe damage to the

engine, proper cooling will need to be maintained.

1. Check the air intake screen on the engine each

day.

2. The air intake screen must be kept clean. Remove

any grass, dirt, or debris that may have

accumulated.

3. Check the engine cooling yearly.

5.5 CLEANING THE AIR CLEANER

1. Check the air cleaner element every day.

2. Clean the air cleaner precleaner every 25 hours.

See your engine manual for instructions.

3. Apply oil and reinstall over the paper air filter

element.

4. Wipe out the air cleaner cover to remove any dirt

build up in the cover.

5. Reinstall the cover over the air cleaner prior to

operating the engine. See your Engine Manual.

5.6 CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER

ELEMENT

Replace the air cleaner element when clogged or every

100 hours. Do not attempt to clean. See your Engine

Manual for instructions.

5.7 INSPECT MUFFLER/SPARK

ARRESTER

Inspect muffler and (if equipped) spark arrester.

Replace muffler if corroded, as it could create a fire

hazard and/or damage.

5.8 REPLACE SPARK PLUGS

Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in

Specifications. See Engine Manual for detailed

instructions.

5.9 ENGINE REMOVAL

1. Remove deck.

2. Remove the hood from the units engine.

3. Remove the negative cable from the battery.

4. Remove the main drive belt from the engine

sheave by releasing the idler tension spring.

WARNING: Do NOT touch parts which are

hot. Allow parts to cool before servicing.

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