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Reassembly
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62 690 01 Rev. J
Install Control Panel (if equipped)
Control Panel Component
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Control Panel
1. Install control panel to main control bracket and oil
filter housing. Torque M6 screw into oil filter housing
to 11.3 N·m (100 in. lb.) into a new hole, or 7.7 N·m
(69 in. lb.) into a used hole. Torque M5 screws to
6.5 N·m (58 in. lb.) into new holes, or 4.1 N·m
(37 in. lb.) into used holes.
2. Connect Oil Sentry
™
indicator light wires.
3. Install knobs onto control levers.
Install Muffler
1. Install new exhaust gaskets onto exhaust studs.
2. Install port liners (if equipped). Attach muffler and
secure with nuts onto exhaust studs. Torque nuts to
24.4 N·m (216 in. lb.).
3. Install any attaching hardware and brackets. Torque
M6 screws to 9.9 N·m (88 in. lb.), and M8 screws to
24.4 N·m (216 in. lb.).
4. Install spark arrestor (if used).
Install Oil Filter and Add Oil to Crankcase
NOTE: Make sure both oil drain plugs are installed and
torqued to 21.4 N·m (16 ft. lb.) to prevent oil
leakage.
1. Install oil drain plugs. Torque plugs to 21.4 N·m
(16 ft. lb.).
2. Place new filter in shallow pan with open end up. Fill
with new oil until oil reaches bottom of threads. Allow
2 minutes for oil to be absorbed by filter material.
3. Apply a thin film of clean oil to rubber gasket on new
filter.
4. Refer to instructions on oil filter for proper
installation.
5. Fill crankcase with new oil. Level should be at top of
indicator on dipstick.
6. Reinstall oil fill cap/plug and dipstick and tighten
securely.
Connect Spark Plug Leads
Connect leads to spark plugs.
Prepare Engine for Operation
Engine is now completely reassembled. Before starting
or operating engine, follow proceeding steps.
1. Make sure all hardware is tightened securely.
2. Make sure oil drain plugs, Oil Sentry
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pressure
switch, and a new oil filter are installed.
3. Adjust carburetor, idle fuel needles, or idle speed
adjusting screw as necessary.
Testing Engine
It is recommended engine be operated on a test stand or
bench prior to installation in equipment.
1. Set engine up on a test stand. Install an oil pressure
gauge. Start engine and check to be certain oil
pressure (20 psi or more) is present. Run engine at
idle for 2-3 minutes, then 5-6 minutes more between
idle and midrange. Adjust carburetor mixture settings
as necessary (as available).
2. Adjust governed idle and high speed (RPM) to
required settings. Make sure maximum engine
speed does not exceed 3900 RPM (no load).