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LUBRICATION
4. Changing the Oil Filter
1. Drain the engine oil in accordance with
the description in Engine Oil/Change
Engine Oil.
2. Disassemble the oil filter. If necessary,
use a filter remover.
3. Wipe new, clean engine oil on the seal of
the new filter.
4. Mount the filter by hand with + 3/4 turn.
5. Run the engine warm, then check that
there are no leaks around the oil filter
seal.
6. Check the oil level in the engine, fill
if necessary. The oil filter holds 0.2 qt
(0.2 liters) of oil.
5. Engine oil
Changing the Engine Oil
The engine oil should be changed for the first
time after 8 hours of operation. Thereafter, it
should be changed every 100 hours.
1. Place the machine on a flat surface.
2. Place a container under the engine where
thehosefromtheoildrainvalveexits.
3. Remove the dipstick and open the drain
valve.
4. Allow the oil to run out into the container.
5. Then close the oil drain valve.
6. Replace the oil filter if necessary.
7. Fill with new engine oil, Refer to
“Checking the Oil Level” on page 48.
8. Start the engine. Run it for a few seconds
and re-check the oil level.
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Changing the oil filter
WARNING!
Engine oil can be very hot if it is
drained directly after stopping
the engine. Allow the engine to
cool somewhat first.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Used engine oil is a health hazard and
must not be disposed of on the ground or
in nature; it should always be disposed
of at a workshop or appropriate disposal
location.
Avoid skin contact; wash with soap and
water in case of spills.
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Oil drain valve