Operator's Manual

Maintenance
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11. Replace the fill cap.
12. Close the rear access cover.
Changing the Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter every 150 hours or every other
oil change.
Note: Change the oil filter more frequently
when operating conditions are
extremely hot, dusty, or sandy.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing
the Oil, page 30.
2. Open the rear access cover; refer to Opening the
Rear Access Cover , page 27.
3. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter
(Fig. 26) gasket surface.
4. Allow a minute or two for the oil to be absorbed
by filter material, then pour off the excess oil.
5. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket
on the replacement filter (Fig. 26).
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2
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Figure 26
1. Oil filter
2. Gasket
3. Adapter
6. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter
adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the
rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then
tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn (Fig. 26).
7. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new
oil; refer to Changing the Oil, page 30.
8. Close the rear access cover.
Servicing the Battery
Check the electrolyte level in the battery every 75
hours. Always keep the battery clean and fully
charged. Use a paper towel to clean the battery case.
If the battery terminals are corroded, clean them with
a solution of four parts water and one part baking
soda. Apply a light coating of grease to the battery
terminals to reduce corrosion.
Voltage: 12 v, 435 Cold Cranking Amps
Checking the Electrolyte Level
1. Remove the battery cover (Fig. 3).
2. Open covers to see into the cells. The electrolyte
must be up to the lower part of the tube
(Fig. 27).
IMPORTANT: Do not allow the electrolyte to
get below the plates. (Fig. 27).
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Figure 27
1. Filler caps
2. Lower part of tube
3. Plates
3. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount
of distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the
Battery, below.