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9. Maintenance
Change the oil as follow:
1. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick.
2. Pour the oil into a container by tipping the unit to
a vertical position. Be sure to allow ample time
for complete drainage. (MA10)
3. Wipe up any oil residue on the unit and clean up
any oil that may have spilled. Dispose of the oil
according to Federal, State and local
regulations.
4. Refill the crankcase with 3.4 fluid oz (100ml) of
SAE30, SH oil.
5. Reinstall the oil fill plug/dipstick.
Make sure the O-ring is in place on the oil fill
plug/dipstick when checking and changing the oil.
(MA9)
■ VALVE TO ROCKER ARM CLEARANCE
After the first 20 hours and every 50 hours of
operation, inspect the valve to rocker arm
clearance using a flat feeler gauge.
This requires some disassembly of the engine. If
you feel unsure or unqualified to perform this, take
the unit to an authorized service center.
The engine must be cold when checking or
adjusting the valve clearance.
• This task should be performed inside, in a clean,
dust free area.
1. Loosen the four screws shown in (MA11 (2)).
2. Remove the three screws that secure the
engine cover. (MA11 (1), MA12 (1))
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
4. Remove the spark plug and then remove the
engine cover.
5. Remove the rocker arm cover and gasket.
(MA13)
(1) Rocker arm cover
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
MA11
MA12
MA13
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MA10