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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/or 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
♦ Touching a hot engine can cause severe
burns.
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: See Engine Owner's Manual
a) Make sure engine is on a level surface. Stop engine and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
b) Check with engine cool.
c) Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert the
dipstick (DO NOT screw into place). Remove dipstick and check oil level.
d) If the oil level is low, add oil as specified in the Engine Owner’s Manual to
bring the oil level up to the “Full” mark on the dipstick.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate the engine with oil level below the “LOW”
(or “ADD”) mark or over the “FULL” mark.
4.1.2 Clean engine air cooling system:
Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake.
Remove key or spark plug wire(s).