Operator's Manual

9.Applymedium-gradethread-lockingcompoundtothe
threadsoftheanged-headboltsthatyouremovedin
step1ofRemovingtheBeltCover(page16).
10.Alignthebeltcovertothemachineandsecurethe
coverwiththeanged-headboltsthatyouremovedin
step1ofRemovingtheBeltCover(page16).
11.Torquetheboltsto972to1198N-cm(86to106in-lb).
Storage
1.Stoptheengine,anddisconnectthespark-plugwire.
2.Removedirtandgrimefromtheentiremachine.
Important:Youcanwashthemachinewithmild
detergentandwater.Donotpressurewashthe
machine.Avoidexcessiveuseofwater,especially
neartheengine.
3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir
Cleaner(page13).
4.Changetheengineoil;refertoChangingtheEngine
Oil(page15).
5.Forstorageover30days,preparetheunitasfollows:
A.Addapetroleum-basedfuelstabilizer/conditioner
tofuelinthetank.Followmixinginstructions
fromstabilizermanufacturer(1ozpergallon).Do
notuseanalcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanol
ormethanol).
Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost
effectivewhenmixedwithfreshgasolineandused
atalltimes.
B.Runtheengineuntilitstopsfromrunningout
offuel.
C.Choketheengine.
D.Startandruntheengineuntilitwillnotstartagain.
E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasperlocal
codes.
Important:Donotstorestabilizer/conditioned
gasolineover90days.
6.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.Repairor
replaceanypartthatisdamaged.
7.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis
availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.
8.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstoragearea.
9.Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.
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