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Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil
into the filler tube.
Check the oil level; refer to Checking the Engine Oil
Level.
Slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the Full
mark.
Changing the Oil Filter (100hrs)
Replace the oil filter every 100 operating hours or
every other oil change.
OEM WIX FRAM NAPA
Purolator Stens CarQuest
Kawasaki 49065 51394 PH4967
1394 PER4476
85394
1056 L14476 120485 85065
Note:
Change the oil filter more frequently when the
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the
Engine Oil.
2. Remove the old filter
Figure 17
.
Figure 17
1. Oil filter 2. Adapter
3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on
the replacement filter. Install the replacement oil filter
to the filter adapter, turn the oil filter clockwise until
the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then
tighten the filter an additional 3/4 turn
Figure 17
.
4. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil;
refer to Servicing the Engine Oil.
Run the engine for about 3 minutes, stop the engine,
and check for oil leaks around the oil filter and drain
valve.
Check the engine oil level and add oil if needed.
Wipe up any spilled oil.
Servicing the Spark Plug(s) (100hrs)
Check the spark plug(s) after every 100 operating
hours.
Ensure that the air gap between the center and side
electrode is correct before installing the spark plug.
Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing
the spark plug(s) and a gapping tool/feeler gauge to
check and adjust the air gap. Install new spark
plug(s) if necessary.
Type: Champion® RCJ8Y or equivalent
Air Gap: 0.030 inch (0.75 mm)
Removing the Spark Plug(s)
Disengage the PTO.
Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
Disconnect the wire(s) from the spark plug(s)
Figure
18
.
Figure 18
1. Spark-plug wire/spark plug
Clean around the spark plug(s) to prevent dirt from
falling into the engine and potentially causing
damage.
Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug(s)
and the metal washers.
Checking the Spark Plug(s)
Look at the center of the spark plug(s)
Figure 19
. If
you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the
engine is operating properly. A black coating on the
insulator usually means that the air cleaner is dirty or
other rich condition.
If needed, clean the spark plug(s) with a wire brush
to remove carbon deposits.
Figure 19
