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1.
Example of tire wear caused by underinflation
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Figure 59
1.
Example of tire wear caused by overinflation
2.
Ensure that the tires are inflated to the correct
air pressure; refer to
Tire Air Pressure (page 39)
.
Important:
The most common cause of tire
trouble is under-inflation. Maintain full air
pressure.
Torquing the Wheel Lug
Nuts
Service Interval:
After each use
Torque the wheel lug nuts initially and after towing.
Torque the wheel lug nuts 108 to 122 N∙m (80 to 90
ft-lb), in the sequence shown in
.
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Servicing the Reduction
Case
Important:
If the oil level in the reduction case
is too low or too high and you run the engine,
you may damage the engine or the reduction
case. This type of damage is not covered by the
warranty.
Reduction-Case Oil Specifications
Oil type:
4-cycle, SAE 10W-30 motor oil
Oil API service category:
SJ, SL, SM, or higher
Reduction-case capacity:
1.2 L (40 fl oz)
Checking the Reduction-Case Oil
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily—Check
the reduction-case oil.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface and shut
off the engine.
2.
Allow the engine to cool.
3.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug; refer to
Disconnecting the Spark-Plug Wire (page 28)
.
4.
Remove the divider plate; refer to
Divider Plate (page 28)
.
5.
Locate the reduction case between the engine
and the engine pulley (
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Figure 61
1.
Oil-level-check bolt and
washer
3.
Reduction case
2.
Oil level (normal)
4.
Filler bolt and washer
6.
Align a rag below the oil-level port in the side
of the reduction case.
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