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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Caution: Failure to add oil to the Engine
before use will damage the Engine
and void the factory warranty. En-
gine oil is the key factor in engine
performance. Do not use Engine oil
with additives. Do not use two-stroke
gasoline-oil. Using these products will
shorten Engine life. See Specica-
tions on page 6 for recommended oil
type.
Check that all mounting nuts and 1.
bolts are tight.
Check oil level2. (See illustration be-
low.) If needed, add oil and wipe Dip-
stick area. Unscrew the oil Dip Stick
and wipe clean. Insert the Dip Stick
back into the hole without screwing
it in. Remove it again and check the
oil level. Full is indicated by oil on the
Upper Level mark.
If adding oil, use a siphon to avoid 3.
spilling the oil. Do not overll.
When full, carefully screw the plastic 4.
Dip Stick back into the metal Engine
crankcase to avoid stripping the plas-
tic threads on the Dip Stick.
Check Air Filter.5. (See illustration
below.) Unscrew Air Filter Wing Nut
and remove the Air Filter Cover and
Filter Elements. If dirty or dusty, clean
(refer to the Maintenance Section).
Caution: To avoid damaging the En-6.
gine, never run it without the Air Filter
Assembly attached.
Check fuel level.7. Remove the fuel
Filter Cup, clean and replace it before
lling.
Fill the Fuel Tank, outdoors, with up 8.
to 0.95 of a gallon of unleaded gaso-