Use and Care Manual

4. Tip the machine onto its side (so that the air filter is up) to drain
the used
oil
from the oil-fill tube. (See Figure 16)
Figure 16
5. After draining the used oil, return the machine to the operating
position.
6. Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity of oil into the oil-
fill
tube.
7. Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine.
8. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
9. Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, then remove the dipstick.
10.
Read the oil level on the dipstick. (See Figure 15)
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too low, carefully pour a small
amount
of oil into the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat
steps 8 through
10 until the oil level on the dipstick is correct.
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too high, drain the excess oil until
the oil level on
the dipstick is correct.
A WARNING
If the oil level in the engine is
too low or too high and you
run the engine, you may damage the engine.
11. Install the dipstick into the oil-fill tube securely.
12. Recycle the used oil properly.
21 I Maintenance
BLADE CARE
A WARNING
Always stop the engine before
you do work on the blade. The
blade continues to rotate after the throttle has been
released. Make sure that the blade is fully stopped
and disconnect the spark plug cap before you start
work.
A WARNING
The blade is sharp; contact
with the blade can result in
serious personal injury. Wear gloves when servicing
the blade.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where
it cannot come in contact with plug. (See Figure 17)
Figure 17
2. Examine the blade whenever you run out of fuel. If the blade is
damaged or cracked, replace it immediately. If the blade edge is
dull or nicked, have it sharpened and balanced, or replace it.
3. Tip the machine onto its side with the air filter and carburetor
facing up. Use a
block
of wood to hold the blade steady. (See Figure
18)