3. Loosen the oil drain bolt to let the oil drain out. Be careful not toallow oil to get on the fuel tank or other parts.NOTICE: Be careful not to lose the gasket (aluminum washer).Put the oil drain bolt in a location where it does not get dirt.4. Remove the oil cap. (Removing the oil cap allows the oil to draineasily.)NOTICE: Be sure to set the oil cap down in a location where itdoes not get dirt.5. As the level of the oil being drained decreases, tilt the blowerover on to the side with the drain so that the oil will completely drainout.6. After the oil has completely drained out, tighten the oil drain boltsecurely. If the bolt is not tightly fastened, it may result in oil leakage.NOTICE: Do not forget to put the gasket (aluminum washer)back on when reattaching the drain plug.7. Pour approximately 220 ml oil into the oil refill port up to theupper limit of the oil gauge.1243► 1. Oil gauge 2. Upper limit mark 3. 100 ml level 4. Lower limitmark8. After filling with oil, tighten the oil cap securely to prevent oilleaks.NOTICE: Do not forget to put the oil cap gasket back on whenreattaching the oil cap.Cleaning of air cleanerWARNING: INFLAMMABLES STRICTLY PROHIBITEDInterval of Cleaning and InspectionDaily (every 10 operating hours)Cleaning procedure12 34► 1. Knob bolts 2. Air cleaner cover 3. Element 4. Breather1. Loosen the knob bolts.2. Remove the air cleaner cover.3. Remove the element and clean off any dirt from the element witha cloth or air blow. Replace the element with a new one if it is dam-aged or very dirty.NOTE: The element is a dry type and should not get wet. Neverwash with water.4. Wipe off any oil around the breather with a rag or cloth.5. Install the element in the air cleaner case.6. Attach the air cleaner cover and tighten the knob bolts.NOTICE: Clean the element several times a day, if excessivedust adheres to it due to dusty environment.NOTICE: If operation continues with the element remainingnot cleared of oil, oil in the air cleaner may fall outside, result-ing in oil contamination.Checking the spark plugCAUTION: Do not touch the spark plug while the engine isrunning. Otherwise electrical shock may result.CAUTION: Set the stop control lever/stop switch to OFF“O” position.CAUTION: Check the spark plug cord regularly. If it is dam-aged or torn, replace it. Otherwise electrical shock may result.NOTICE: When removing the spark plug, clean the spark plugand cylinder head first, so that no dirt, sand, etc will enter thecylinder.NOTICE: Remove the spark plug after the engine has cooleddown in order to avoid damaging the threaded hole in thecylinder.NOTICE: Install the spark plug properly into the threadedhole. If installed at an angle, the threaded hole in the cylinder willget damaged.1. To open the plug cover, lift it and make a half turn of it.1► 1. Plug cover2. Use the box wrench provided as an standard accessory toremove and install the spark plug.13 ENGLISH