Figure 6
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Clean around the oil ll cap (Figure 11).
3. Unscrew the oil ll cap and remove it.
4. Slowly pour oil into the oil ll hole. Wait 3 minutes,
then check the oil level on the dipstick by wiping the
dipstick clean and then inserting, but not screwing
in, the oil ll cap into the hole.
Note: To determine the proper oil level on the
dipstick, refer to
Figure 7.
Figure 7
1. The oil level is at its
maximum.
3. The oil level is too
low—add oil to the
crankcase.
2. The oil level is too
high—remove oil from
the crankcase.
Note: Fill the engine crankcase with oil until the
dipstick indicates that the engine oil level is correct
as shown in Figure 7. If you overll the engine with
oil, remove the excess oil as directed in Changing
the Engine Oil.
Note: You may tip the machine forward (handle
up) a little to make adding oil easier. Remember to
return the machine to the operating position before
checking the oil level.
Important: Do not tip the machine all the way
forward onto its nose, or fuel may leak out of
the machine.
5. Screw the oil ll cap into the oil ll hole and hand
tighten it securely.
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Adjusting the Control Cable
No Parts Required
Checking the Control Cable
Service Interval: After the rst hour—Check
the control cable and adjust it if
necessary.
Yearly—Check the control cable and
adjust it if necessary.
Important: You must check and may need to
adjust the control cable before you operate the
machine for the rst time.
Move the control bar back toward the handle to remove
the slack in the control cable (
Figure 8).
Figure 8
1. Control bar 2. 1/16 to 1/8 inch (2 to 3
mm)
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