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1. CHANGING OIL
1.
Place the machine on a flat surface and run the engine several minutes
to heat up the oil. This will assure rapid and complete draining of the oil.
Then stop the engine.
2.
Clean the peripheral region of oil filler plug and dipstick. Then
disassemble the oil filler plug, dipstick and drain plug.
3. Place an oil basin under the engine.
Remove the drain plug and allow the fuel
to drain completely.
4. Check on the drain plug, sealing washer
and O-ring rubber. If damaged, replace it
immediately.
(1) drain plug (2) washer (3) ring
5. Put the drain plug back.
Torque: 17.6 Nm (13 ft/lbf)
6. Add the correct oil to the reservoir to the
full position (4).
7.
Put the dipstick and oil filler plug back and
lock.
For a new machine, replace the fuel after
20 running hours and maintain it according to the Regular Inspection and
Maintenance chart.
Do not let other things get into the crankcase.
NOTE: Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with
the environment. We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local
service station for reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash, pour it in a drain or
on the ground.
