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10. Move the lever of the fuel valve to the On position (all
the way to the right) and check for leaks. If it leaks,
replace the O-ring.
Draining the Fuel Tank
1. Remove the engine; refer to Removing the Engine
(page 34).
2. Remove the fuel cap by rotating it counterclockwise.
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Figure 63
3. Align a drain pan to the hinge of the engine deck.
4. Rotate the engine on the hinge side of the engine deck
and drain the fuel from the tank.
5. Carefully lower the engine and engine deck.
6. Install the fuel cap.
7. Install the engine; refer to Installing the Engine (page
35).
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Drive System
Maintenance
Servicing the Reduction
Case—Belt-drive Models
Models 68013 and 68014 only
Important: Use 4-cycle motor oil that meets or exceeds
the requirements for API service category SJ, SL, SM,
or higher .
Important: If the oil level in the reduction case is too
low or too high and you run the engine, you may damage
the engine or the reduction case. This type of damage is
not covered by the warranty.
Oil type: SAE 10W-30 motor oil
Reduction case capacity: 1.2 L (40 fl oz)
Checking the Reduction-case Oil
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the
reduction-case oil (Models 68013 and
68014 only).
1. Remove the divider plate; refer to Removing the
Divider Plate (page 28).
2. Locate the reduction case between the engine and the
engine pulley (Figure 64).
1. Oil-level-check bolt and
washer
2. Oil level (normal)
3. Align a rag below the oil-level port in the side of the
reduction case.
4. Remove the oil-level-check bolt and washer from the
oil-level port (Figure 64).
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Figure 64
3. Reduction case
4. Filler bolt and washer
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