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Figure 32
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Oil drain valve
4.
Pan
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Machine frame
5.
Oil filter
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Oil drain hose
7. Turn the drain valve 1/4 counter clockwise to open
and allow the oil to drain (Figure 32). Remove the oil
fill cap/dipstick (Figure 30).
8. Be sure to allow ample time for complete drainage.
9. Remove the old filter and wipe off the mounting pad
10. When oil has drained completely, close the oil drain
valve. Remove the oil drain hose and wipe up any
excess oil on the frame (Figure 32).
Note:
Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center.
11. Place the new replacement filter in a shallow pan
with the open end up. Pour new oil of the proper
type, in through the threaded center hole. Stop
pouring when the oil reaches the bottom of the
threads. Allow a minute or two for the oil to be
absorbed by the filter material.
12. Apply a thin film of clean oil to the rubber gasket on
the new filter.
13. Install the replacement oil filter to the mounting pad.
Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket
contacts the pad, then tighten the filter an additional
2/3 to 1 turn (Figure 33).
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Figure 33
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Oil filter
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Adapter
2.
Gasket
14. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil
into the filler tube (Figure 30).
15. Install the oil fill cap/dipstick and push firmly into
place (Figure 30).
16. Check the oil level (Figure 30); refer to Checking
the Oil Level.
17. Slowly add additional oil to bring it to the full mark.
18. Install the oil fill cap/dipstick and push firmly into
place (Figure 30).
Servicing the Spark Plug
Service Interval:
Every 200 hours—Check spark plug
condition and gap.
Every 500 hours—Replace the spark
plug.
The spark plug is RFI compliant. Equivalent alternate
brand plugs can also be used. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at 500 hours.
Type: Champion XC12YC (or equivalent)
Air Gap: 0.030 inch (0.76 mm)
Removing the Spark Plug
1. Disengage the blade control switch, move the
motion controls outward to the park position, stop
the engine, and remove the key.
2. Pull the wire off of the spark plug (Figure 34). Clean
around the spark plug to prevent dirt from falling
into the engine and potentially causing damage.
Note:
Due to the deep recess around the spark
plug, blowing out the cavity with compressed air
is usually the most effective method for cleaning.
The spark plug is most accessible when the blower
housing is removed for cleaning.
3. Remove the spark plug and metal washer.
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