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Normal Care
CHECKING AND ADDING GASOLINE
Raise the hood and check the fuel tank to be sure there
is enough gasoline to complete the job. To add gasoline,
remove the gas cap. Do not overfill. Leave room in the
tank for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manual for
gasoline recommendations. Install and hand tighten the
gas cap.
CHECKING FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter (C, Figure 10) is located in fuel line
between fuel tank and carburetor. If filter is dirty or
clogged, replace as follows. Place a container below fil-
ter to catch spilled gasoline.
1. Using a pliers, open and slide hose clamps from fuel
filter.
2. Remove hoses from filter.
3. Install new filter in proper flow direction in fuel line.
Secure with hose clamps. See warning at beginning
of procedure.
OIL & FILTER CHANGE
Refer to engine manual for specific oil and filter recom-
mendations and oil draining procedures. Both the oil fil-
ter and oil drain valve are located on the left side of the
engine. To open the drain valve turn the fitting counter
clockwise with a 10 mm wrench.
CHECK / CHANGE AIR FILTER
Refer to the engine manual for specific air filter service
procedures. Refer to Figure 10 for air filter location.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Refer to the engine manual for specific spark plug
replacement procedures. Refer to Figure 10 for spark
plug location.
CAUTION
Never use gasoline containing METHANOL, gaso-
hol containing more than 10% ethanol, gasoline
additives, premium gasoline, or white gas because
engine/fuel system damage could result.
Figure 10. Engine Compartment
A. Oil Fill
D. Air Filter
B. Gas Tank
E. Spark Plug
C. Fuel Filter
WARNING
Do not remove fuel filter when engine is hot, as
spilled gasoline may ignite. DO NOT spread hose
clamps further than necessary. Ensure clamps
grip hoses firmly over filter after installation.
B
A
D
E
C
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