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4. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ While maintenance or adjustments are
being made, someone could start the
engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Accidental starting of the engine could
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Remove the key from the ignition switch
and engage parking brake. Pull the
wire(s) off the spark plug(s) before you do
any maintenance. Also push the wire(s)
aside so it does not accidentally contact
the spark plug(s).
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ The engine can become very hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Accidental starting of the engine could
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Allow the engine to cool completely before
service or making repairs around the
engine area.
4.1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
4.1.1 Check engine oil level:
Service Interval: Daily
a) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and engage parking brake.
Make sure unit is on a level surface.
b) Check with engine cold.
c) Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert the
dipstick. Screw dipstick into place. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level.
d) If the oil level is low, wipe off the area around the oil fill cap, remove cap, and
fill to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. Use oil as specified in the Engine
Owner’s Manual.
DO NOT overfill.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate the engine with the oil level below the “LOW”
(or “ADD”) mark on the dipstick, or over the “FULL” mark.