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5.2 MAINTENANCE
By following a careful service and maintenance
program for your machine, you will enjoy many
years of trouble-free operation�
Review your
engines instruction manual for specific
instructions / requirements
5.2.1 CLEANING AIR CLEANER
1. Review your engines instruction
manual for specific instructions / re-
quirements
2� Place all controls in neutral, stop and dis-
able engine before maintaining�
3� remove cover over air cleaner�
4� remove the filter from the engine�
5� Use an air hose to blow the dust and debris
out of the filter�
6� Install filter�
7� Install and secure the cover�
5.2.2 CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Review your engines instruction man-
ual for specific instructions / require-
ments
2� Place all controls in neutral, stop and dis-
able engine before maintaining�
3� Allow the engine to cool before changing
the oil� Hot oil can cause burns if it con-
tacts exposed skin� It is best to change
oil while the engine is warm to keep the
contaminants in suspension�
4� Place a pan under the drain plug�
5� remove the drain plug and allow the oil to
drain for 10 minutes�
6� Install and tighten the drain plug�
7� Place the used oil in an approved con-
tainer and dispose of in a environmentally
safe manner�
8� Fill the crankcase with the specified oil�
Review your engines instruction man-
ual for specific instructions / require-
ments
9� run the engine for 1-2 minutes and check
for oil leaks�
10� If leaks are found around the drain plug or
filter, tighten slightly� repeat step 9�
11� Check engine oil level� Top up as re-
quired�
Fig. 22 AIR CLEANER
5.0 HP
5.5 HP/6.5 HP
9.0 HP