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9.2
Section 9
Disassembly
Shut Off Fuel Supply
Drain Oil From Crankcase and
Remove Oil Filter
1. Remove the dipstick and one of the oil drain
plugs. See Figures 9-2 and 9-3.
Figure 9-2. Removing Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick.
Figure 9-3. Oil Drain Plugs and Oil Filter.
2. Allow ample time for the oil to drain from the
crankcase and oil filter.
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Oil Drain Plug
Oil Drain Plug
3. There is likely to be some oil left in the filter. Place
a shallow pan under the filter pad and filter to
catch the overflow. Remove the oil filter by turning
it in a counterclockwise direction with a filter
wrench. Discard filter. See Figure 9-4.
Figure 9-4. Removing Oil Filter.
Remove Upper Blower Housing Assembly
1. Unhook the four retainer straps and lift off the
upper housing and screen assembly. The screen
assembly may be unsnapped from the underside
and separated for servicing if required. See
Figures 9-5 and 9-6.
Figure 9-5. Removing Upper Blower Housing.