Service Manual

ENGINE INSPECTION AIR CLEANER AND ELEMENT WRAPPER
Refer to Air Cleaner, in section 9, for disassembly,
Check the fuel lines and fittings for leaks.
Do not the and assembly procedures.
start engine until leaks are repaired.
OIL CHANGE
WARNING Breathing exhaust gases can result
in severe personal injury
or death. Inspect the
Refer to Oil Change, in section 7, for inspection and
exhaust system audibly and visualiy for leaks
service procedures.
daiiy and repair leaks immediateiy.
OIL FILTER CHANGE
Inspect the exhaust system for cracks and run the
Refer to
Oil Filter Change, in 7, for inspection and
engine to check for leaks. Repair problems before
service procedures.
allowing the engine to
be used.
COOLING
Examine the air cleaner components for damage, Refer to Flywheel, in section 11, for inspection and
proper fit, etc. Repair or replace components as service procedures.
necessary.
VALVE CLEARANCE
Check-the oil level with the engine off and the equip- Refer to valve system, in section for inspection
ment on a level surface. If the oil level is at or below and service procedures.
the full mark on the dipstick, add oil of the proper
viscosity
(see Oil Change section) until the level
reaches the
full mark. Do not operate the engine
with the oil level
below the add or above the full Refer to Spark Plug, in section 8, for inspection and
SPARK PLUG
mark. service procedures.