
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
1.
Move the machine to a level surface.
2.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth.
3.
Insert,
but do not screw in,
the dipstick into the oil
fill hole.
4.
Remove the dipstick and check it.
5.
To determine the proper oil level on the dipstick, refer
to
).
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Figure 10
1.
The oil level is at its
maximum.
3.
The oil level is too
low—add oil to the
crankcase.
2.
The oil level is too
high—remove oil from
the crankcase.
6.
If the oil level is low,
slowly
pour oil into the oil fill
hole, wait 3 minutes, and check the oil level on the
dipstick by wiping the dipstick clean and then inserting,
but not screwing in,
the oil fill cap into the hole.
Note:
Max. fill: 0.59 L (20 oz), SAE 10W-30 detergent
oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH,
SJ, SL, or higher.
Note:
Fill the engine crankcase with oil until the
dipstick indicates that the engine oil level is correct as
shown in
. If you overfill the engine with
oil, remove the excess oil as directed in
Engine Oil (page 14)
.
7.
Install the dipstick and hand tighten it securely.
Important:
Change the engine oil after the first 5
operating hours; change it yearly thereafter. Refer
to
Changing the Engine Oil (page 14)
.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
WARNING
Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into
contact with the moving cutting unit, causing
serious injury.
•
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
•
Wear gloves while handling the cutting unit.
CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be
hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from the
hot muffler.
Adjust the cutting height as desired.
1.
Turn the fuel switch to the O
FF
position.
2.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3.
Tilt the machine on its left side.
4.
Wearing protective gloves
, remove the nylon cutting
line.
5.
Position the spacers to the desired height, then install
the nylon cutting line.
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2
3
Figure 11
1.
High
3.
Low
2.
Middle
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