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5. After draining the used oil, return the machine to
the operating position.
6. Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity
of oil into the oil-fill tube.
7. Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine.
8. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
9. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, then
remove the dipstick.
10. Read the oil level on the dipstick
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If the oil level on the dipstick is too low,
carefully pour a small amount of oil into the
oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps
8 through 10 until the oil level on the dipstick
is correct.
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If the oil level on the dipstick is too high,
drain the excess oil until the oil level on the
dipstick is correct.
Important:
If the oil level in the engine is too
low or too high and you run the engine, you
may damage the engine.
11. Install the dipstick into the oil-fill tube securely.
12. Recycle the used oil properly.
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Charging the Battery
For Electric-Start Models
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
Charge the battery for 24 hours initially, then monthly
(every 25 starts) or as needed. Always use the
charger in a sheltered area and charge the battery at
room temperature (22°C or 70°F) whenever possible.
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(Figure 33).
Note:
display that indicates the following states of charging:
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1. Connect the charger to the wire harness located
below the electric-start button
Figure 35
2. Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
Note:
When the battery no longer holds a
charge, recycle or dispose of the lead-acid
battery according to local codes.
Your battery charger may have a 2-color LED
A red light indicates that the charger is charging
the battery.
A green light indicates that the charger is fully
charged or the charger is disconnected from the
battery.
A flashing light that alternates between red and
green indicates that the battery is nearly fully
charged. This state lasts only a few minutes until
the battery is fully charged.
(Figure 35).
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