Operator's Manual

Before Operating

If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone

could accidently start the engine and seriously

injure you or other bystanders.

Before servicing or making adjustments to the

machine, stop the engine and remove the key from

the ignition switch.

Caution

Checking the Crankcase Oil

The engine is shipped with approximately 3.5 quarts

(w/ filter) of oil in the crankcase; however, level of oil must

be checked before and after the engine is first started.

1. Position machine on a level surface.

2. Remove dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag. Insert

dipstick into tube and make sure it is seated fully.

Remove dipstick and check level of oil.

Figure 19

1. Dipstick

3. The engine uses any high-quality 10W30 detergent oil

having the American Petroleum Institute -API- “service

classification” CF or better.

4. If oil level is low, remove filler cap and add enough oil

to raise level to FULL mark on dipstick.

Figure 20

1. Filler cap

Note: When adding oil, remove dipstick to allow proper

venting, pour oil slowly and check the level often during

this process. DO NOT OVERFILL.

Important When adding engine oil or filling oil, there

must be clearance between the oil fill device and the oil fill

hole in the valve cover as shown in figure 21. This

clearance is necessary to permit venting when filling, which

prevents oil from overrunning into breather.

Figure 21

5. Install the dipstick firmly in place.

Important Check level of oil every 8 operating hours

or daily. Change oil and filter initially after the first 50

hours of operation, thereafter, change oil and filter

every 100 hours. However, change oil more frequently

when engine is operated in extremely dusty or dirty

conditions.