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
).
1
2
3
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Figure 12
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 fl oz) Multigrade
Mineral 10W-30 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
Changing the Engine Oil (page 15)
.
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
(page 15)
.
Adjusting the Cutting
Height
WARNING
Adjusting the cutting height may bring you
into contact with the moving blade, causing
serious injury.
•
Shut off 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
OFF
position.
2.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3.
Tip the machine on its side, with the dipstick
down.
4.
Wearing protective gloves
, remove the blade
bolt and cutting unit.
5.
Reposition the spacers to the desired height,
then reinstall the cutting unit as shown in
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Figure 13
1.
Cutterbar
4.
Blade bolt
2.
Spacers
5.
Large spacer
3.
Blade retainer
Note:
The large spacer must be directly below
the impeller at all times.
6.
Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt to
25 N-m (18 ft-lb).
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