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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Checking the oil
The oil capacity of the engine crankcase is 20.3 fl. oz.
1. Place the engine on a level surface with engine stopped. Check the engine oil level. Remove the oil
maintenance cover. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
2. Reinstall dipstick into hole, rest on oil fill neck, DO NOT thread cap into hole.
3. Remove the dipstick again and check oil level. Level should be between the upper and lower limit.
Fill to the upper limit of the dipstick with the recommended oil if the oil level is too low.
4. Reinstall and fully tighten the dipstick.
Changing the oil
WARNING:
Change the oil when in hot engine state. The oil can reach up to 140
℃
under
that condition. Careful operation should be taken to prevent burns
.
1. Place the engine on a level surface.
2. Clean area around dipstick and drain plug.
3. Remove the oil dipstick (See fig.13).
4. Remove the oil drain plug and allow the oil to drain completely.
5. Unscrew the oil gauge after tightening the drain bolts.
6. Add recommended oil to the upper limit (see add oil instruction above).
7. Reinstall and fully tighten the dipstick.
Dispose of used oil at an an approved waste management facility.
AIR FILTER
Routine maintenance of the air cleaner helps maintain proper airflow
to the carburetor. Occasionally check that the air cleaner is free of
excessive dirt.
1. Loosen the filter fix bolt and and remove the cover of the air filter
(See fig.14).
2. Remove the foam filter element.
3. Wash in liquid detergent and warm water.
4. Squeeze thoroughly dry in a clean cloth.
5. Saturate in clean engine oil.
6. Squeeze in a clean , absorbent cloth to remove all excess oil.
7. Place the filter in the assembly.
8. Fasten the air filter cover with the fix bolt, and the mounting it back
to the air filter body.
WARNING:
Do not run the engine without the air filter,
or serious danger can result.
Fig.13
Fig.14
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