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F-050202L
LUBRICATION
How To Lubricate
The Jackshaft Assembly
A grease fitting is provided to lubricate the
jackshaft assembly. Use a grease gun with au-
tomotive type grease to lubricate the jackshaft
assembly as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10
Grease Fitting
How To Change Engine Oil
Change the engine oil when the engine is
warm. For the proper oil capacity, see “Product
Specifications”.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark
plug.
2. Remove the oil drain plug as shown in
Figure 11.
3. Drain all the engine oil into a flat pan.
4. Install the oil drain plug. Make sure the
oil drain plug is tight.
5. Remove the dipstick.
6. Fill the engine crankcase. DO NOT
OVERFILL. For proper oil capacity, see
“Product Specifications”.
7. Connect the spark plug wire to the spark
plug.
Figure 11
Oil Drain Plug
HOW TO REPLACE THE AIR FILTER
Replace the air filter once a year or more often
in dusty or dirty conditions. DO NOT attempt to
clean or oil the air filter. Remove and install a
new air filter as follows:
CAUTION: Never run the engine without
the air filter installed. An air filter clogged
with dust can result in loss of engine power
and can cause excessive wear or damage
to the engine. If the air filter is clogged, re-
place immediately.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug.
2. Turn the cover clockwise as shown in
Figure 12. Remove the cover and the air
filter.
3. Discard the old air filter.
4. Clean the cover and the flange.
5. Put the new air filter into the cover.
6. Push the cover firmly against the flange.
Turn the cover counterclockwise until
tight. Be sure the retainers are locked
around the flange.
7. Connect the spark plug wire to the spark
plug.
Figure 12
Cover
Air Filter
Flange