9 MAINTENANCE
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9.3
ENGINE OIL ______________________________________________________________
Check engine oil level
Check the engine oil level before you start the engine or at least five minutes
after you stop the engine.
a
Place the mower on a level surface.
b
Remove the oil cap and dipstick. Clean the dipstick with a clean cloth.
c
Insert the dipstick until the cap touches the engine base. Do not screw
the cap into the engine.
d
Remove the dipstick. Engine oil must be between the upper and lower
level marks.
e
If the engine oil level is above the upper level mark, remove the excess
engine oil.
f
If the engine oil level is below the lower limit mark, add more engine
oil. Check the oil level again. Do not overfill the engine.
Change Engine Oil
a
Start the engine to increase the temperature, then stop the engine.
Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the CLOSED position and disconnect
the spark plug wire.
b
Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the crankcase and clean with a cloth.
c
Drain the engine oil into a container.
d
Replace the drain plug and fill the engine with the correct quantity and grade of oil through the filler.
9.4
ENGINE AIR FILTER _______________________________________________________
Clean the outside of the filter cover. Remove the cover and the air filter.
Clean the inside of the filter housing and cover. Make sure dust and other particles do not get into the carburetor inlet.
20 inch (50.8 cm) HoverKing:
Tap the filter several times on a hard surface to remove dirt. Never try to brush off dirt.
16 inch (40.6 cm) HoverKing:
Clean the filter in warm soapy water. Rinse and allow to dry completely. Dip the filter in
clean engine oil. Squeeze out all excess oil. When started, the engine will smoke if too much oil is left in the filter.
When you replace the filter, inspect the new filter. Do not use a damaged filter and never use an incorrect filter.
Assemble the filter and cover to the filter housing.
CAUTION
The engine oil can damage your skin. Use gloves when you use engine oil. If engine oil touches your skin, clean the
area immediately.
Discard used engine oil as shown in local regulations.
Lower Limit Mark
Upper Limit Mark
Oil cap and
dipstick
Oil cap and
dipstick
20 inch
HoverKing
Engine
16 inch
HoverKing
Engine
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