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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 9)
).
•
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
Service Interval:
Every 25 hours
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.
•
A green light indicates that the charger is fully
charged or the charger is disconnected from the
battery.
•
A flashing light that alternates between red and
green indicates that the battery is nearly fully
charged. This state lasts only a few minutes until
the battery is fully charged.
Replacing the Fuse
If the battery does not charge or the engine does not
turn with the electric starter, the fuse may be blown.
Replace it with a 40 A plug-in type fuse.
Important:
You cannot start the machine with the
electric starter or charge the battery unless you
install the fuse.
1.
Refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page 16)
.
2.
Unclip both ends of the battery cover and
remove it (
).
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Figure 31
3.
Replace the fuse in the fuse holder (
).
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