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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
CARBON CANISTER FILTER SERVICE
The foam carbon canister filter must be cleaned or replaced once a
year or every 100 operating hours.
1. Remove the recoil starter housing as shown in Figure 20.
2. Lift up the engine shroud and carefully pull out carbon canister
filter assembly from under shroud as shown in Figure 21.
3. Remove cap from end of canister and pull out round foam filter
from inside the assembly. See Figure 21. Clean element or
replace when damaged.
4. To clean foam element, wash in mild liquid detergent and water.
Squeeze or press the foam element to rinse out dirt and water. Do
not twist, this could damage or tear the foam element. Allow to dry
thoroughly before using. Oil the foam element with a light engine
oil.
Figure 19
OIL SERVICE
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Check oil level regularly.
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Be sure correct oil level is maintained. Check every five hours or
daily before starting engine. See oil checking procedure in the
Operation section.
Oil Change
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to check engine on a level surface with the
engine stopped. Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure
rapid and complete draining.
1. Remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops from
lack of fuel.
2. Remove drain plug and allow oil to drain into a suitable container.
See Figure 19.
3. Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it securely.
4. Refill with the recommended oil and check the oil level. Refer to
the Operation Section and follow the appropriate instructions for a
short or extended dipstick.
5. Reinstall the oil fill cap securely.
WARNING
Before tipping engine or equipment to drain oil, drain fuel from tank by
running engine until fuel tank is empty.
WARNING
Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil properly
Do not discard with household waste. Check with your local authori-
ties or Sears Service Center for safe disposal/recycling facilities.
WARNING
Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with
the skin for prolonged periods. Although this is unlikely unless you handle
used oil on a daily basis, it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands
with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil.
Figure 18
Fuel Filter
Recoil Starter
Housing
Figure 20
Oil Fill Cap
Drain
Plug
* Extended
Dipstick Shown
