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SKU 96500
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mark. Use a siphon to avoid spilling the oil. Carefully screw the Dip Stick back into
the Engine crankcase.
Check Air Filter (75) (See illustration above, right). Unscrew Air Filter Housing Nut and
remove the Air Filter Housing and Filter Elements. If dirty or dusty, clean (refer to the
Maintenance Section).
caution:
To avoid damaging the Engine, never run it without the Air Filter assembly at-
tached.
Remove the debris filter, clean, and replace it before filling. Remove the Fuel Cap (85)
and fill the Fuel Tank (87) outdoors, with up to 0.95 of a gallon of unleaded gasoline
containing at least 86 octane. Do not top-off tank. Replace Fuel Cap. Clean up any
spilled gas with a dry cloth.
fire hazard!
Do not fill Fuel Tank when the Engine is running, or near a pilot light or
open flame. Do not smoke. Do not operate the Engine if gasoline has been spilled.
Clean spilled gasoline before starting the engine.
starting the engine
During this procedure, it may be helpful to refer to the photos of the Engine Controls on
page 6.
Push the Fuel Valve to the open (right) position.
Close the Choke by pulling it to the left.
note:
If the Engine is already hot, it is not necessary to close the Choke.
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