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How To Change
The Gear Reduction Oil (Figure 23)
Change the oil in the gear reduction unit every 100
hours. The gear reduction unit is an optional feature
that is not included on all models. If your engine is
equipped with a gear reduction unit, service as
follows.
1. Remove the oil drain plug (A) and drain the oil into
an appropriate receptacle.
2. Install and tighten the oil drain plug.
3. Remove the oil fill plug (B) and the oil level plug
(C).
4. To refill, slowly pour SAE 80W90 gear lube into the
oil fill hole. Continue to pour until the oil runs out of
the oil level hole (C).
5. Install and tighten the oil level plug.
6. Install and tighten the oil fill plug.
Important: The oil fill plug has a vent hole (D) that
must be installed on the top of the gear case cover
as shown.
A
B
Figure 23: Gear Reduction
C
D
How To Replace The Fuel Filter
1. Before replacing the fuel filter (A), if equipped,
drain the fuel tank or close the fuel shut-off valve.
Otherwise, fuel can leak out and cause a fire or
explosion.
2. Use pliers to squeeze tabs (B) on clamps (C), then
slide the clamps away from the fuel filter. Twist and
pull the fuel lines (D) off of the fuel filter.
3. Check the fuel lines for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary.
4. Install new original equipment replacement filter.
5. Secure fuel lines to clamps as shown.
Figure 24: Fuel Filter
A
B
C
D
D
B
Gasoline and its vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe
burns or death.
• Keep gasoline away from sparks, open
flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition
sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings
frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary.
• Before replacing the fuel filter, drain the fuel
tank or close the fuel shut-off valve.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before
starting engine.
• Always use original equipment replacement
parts for fuel system (cap, hoses, tanks,
filters, etc.).
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