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5.
After draining the used oil, return the machine to
the operating position.
6.
Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity
of oil into the oil-fill tube.
7.
Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine.
8.
Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
9.
Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube,
but do not
screw it in,
then remove the dipstick.
10.
Read the oil level on the dipstick (
Engine-Oil Level (page 11)
).
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too low,
carefully pour a small amount of oil into the
oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps
through
until the oil level on the dipstick
is correct.
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too high,
drain the excess oil until the oil level on the
dipstick is correct.
Important:
If the oil level in the engine is too
low or too high and you run the engine, you
may damage the engine.
11.
Install the dipstick into the oil-fill tube securely.
12.
Recycle the used oil properly.
Charging the Battery
For Electric-Start Models
Service Interval:
Every 25 hours
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
Charge the battery for 24 hours initially, then monthly
(every 25 starts) or as needed. Always use the
charger in a sheltered area and charge the battery at
room temperature (22°C or 70°F) whenever possible.
1.
Connect the charger to the wire harness located
below the electric-start button (
).
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Figure 30
2.
Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
Note:
When the battery no longer holds a
charge, recycle or dispose of the lead-acid
battery according to local codes.
Note:
Your battery charger may have a 2-color LED
display that indicates the following states of charging:
•
A red light indicates that the charger is charging
the battery.
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