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Leg and Crankcase Separation

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    1. Leg and Crankcase Separation, Disconnect the spark plug wire: step 1, image 1 of 2 Leg and Crankcase Separation, Disconnect the spark plug wire: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Ensure the device is powered down and cool to the touch before starting your repair.

      • Firmly grip the base of the spark plug wire's connector and pull it away from the spark plug to disconnect it.

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    1. Leg and Crankcase Separation, Loosen the sight gauge: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Use a 1-1/16 inch socket to break loose the oil sight gauge near the bottom of the device.

      • Do not fully remove the oil sight gauge yet with the device in this upright position.

      • The oil sight gauge doubles as the oil drain and fill plug.

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    2. Leg and Crankcase Separation, Prepare a drain pan: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Lay the device down horizontally with the oil sight gauge facing down.

      • Position a shallow oil drain pan underneath the sight gauge.

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    3. Leg and Crankcase Separation, Drain the oil: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the oil sight gauge.

      • Let the oil drain until drips are infrequent.

      • Replace and retighten the oil sight gauge.

      • This model requires 0.7 liters of SAE 10W-40 oil.

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    1. Leg and Crankcase Separation, Support the device: step 5, image 1 of 2 Leg and Crankcase Separation, Support the device: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Flip the device onto the work surface such that the motor and handles face up.

      • Place two separate blocks of wood underneath the seam between the leg assembly and crankcase.

      • Once the two halves separate, each side will need to be supported.

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    2. Leg and Crankcase Separation, Remove the leg assembly bolts: step 6, image 1 of 2 Leg and Crankcase Separation, Remove the leg assembly bolts: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Use an 8 mm hex key socket to remove the four bolts securing the leg's guiding cylinder to the crankcase.

      • You may need to use an impact driver or breaker bar to break these bolts loose.

      • During reassembly, ensure each bolt has its accompanying lock washer.

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    3. Leg and Crankcase Separation, Begin to separate the halves: step 7, image 1 of 2 Leg and Crankcase Separation, Begin to separate the halves: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Pull the leg assembly away from the rest of the device.

      • Ensure each half stays adequately supported.

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    4. Leg and Crankcase Separation, Reveal the pin: step 8, image 1 of 3 Leg and Crankcase Separation, Reveal the pin: step 8, image 2 of 3 Leg and Crankcase Separation, Reveal the pin: step 8, image 3 of 3
      • Continue to separate the two halves by compressing the bellows until the nylon plug covering the piston pin is visible.

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    5. Leg and Crankcase Separation, Procedure tip: step 9, image 1 of 2 Leg and Crankcase Separation, Procedure tip: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Tip: To compress the bellows, insert a block of wood between the two halves and pivot the leg assembly off of the crankcase to compress the guide cylinder, revealing the pin.

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    6. Leg and Crankcase Separation, Remove the pin: step 10, image 1 of 3 Leg and Crankcase Separation, Remove the pin: step 10, image 2 of 3 Leg and Crankcase Separation, Remove the pin: step 10, image 3 of 3
      • Use an appropriately-sized punch and a ball-peen hammer to tap the pin out of its hole on the guide piston until it is no longer securing the connecting rod.

      • Once the piston and connecting rod are separated, the two halves become completely disconnected and will need to be adequately supported.

      • During reassembly, ensure that both nylon plugs are reinstalled and are flush with the surface of the guide piston.

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    7. Leg and Crankcase Separation, Remove the leg assembly: step 11, image 1 of 2 Leg and Crankcase Separation, Remove the leg assembly: step 11, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the leg assembly from the crankcase.

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    8. Leg and Crankcase Separation, Completely remove the pin: step 12, image 1 of 2 Leg and Crankcase Separation, Completely remove the pin: step 12, image 2 of 2
      • Use a punch and hammer to tap the pin out of the guide piston.

      • Once the pin is removed, the guide cylinder may spring up due to the compression of the bellows.

      • During reassembly, the bellows will need to be compressed to uncover the pin hole on the guide piston.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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