Change
Oil
Change oil after the first 20 hours of use thereafter every 100
hours.
Change the engine oil while the engine is hot.
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Turn off the engine.
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Place a pan under the drain and remove the plug.
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Let the oil run out into the container.
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Put the plug back and fill with new oil.
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When full, the oil level should be at the high level mark on
the dipstick.
Oil sensor
The engine is equipped with an oil alert system that will stop
the engine if the oil level is low.
The engine cannot be started unless the level is raised above
the prescribed limit.
Disposal
Used engine oil, antifreeze etc. is a health hazard and must
not be disposed of on the ground or in nature; it should always
be disposed of at a workshop or appropriate disposal
location.
Air cleaner element
See cleaning instructions under the heading "Cleaning".
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Replace the paper element monthly or earlier if
necessary.
Additional engine information
Please see the engine Operator's Manual for additional
information about servicing the engine.
The manual also has specific information about
specifications, tune-up parts, engine warranty, emission
compliance, etc.
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