PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EWAU0030
WARNING
The muffler and muffler protector
become very hot during use. To
avoid possible burns, let the muf-
fler and protector cool before re-
moving the oil filler cap.
4. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
To change the engine oil and clean
the oil strainer
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt A to drain the oil
from the crankcase.
NOTICE:
When removing the engine oil
drain bolt, the O-ring, compres-
sion spring, and oil strainer will
fall out. Take care not to lose
these parts.
[ECA11001]
TIP
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When only changing the engine oil, re-
move drain bolt A. When changing the
engine oil and cleaning the engine oil
strainer, remove drain bolt B also.
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4. Clean the engine oil strainer with
solvent, and then check it for dam-
age and replace it if necessary.
5. Check the O-ring for damage and
replace it if necessary.
6. Install the engine oil strainer, com-
pression spring, O-ring and engine
oil drain bolt, and then tighten the
drain bolt to the specified torque.
1. Engine oil drain bolt A
2. Engine oil drain bolt B
ZAUU0055
1. Oil strainer
2. Compression spring
3. O-ring
ZAUU0056
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