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XT 582 Maintenance Manual
Issue 1.0
September 21st 2005
Page 19
5.20.20 Engine Maintenance Schedule
NOTE
The following Engine Maintenance schedules are of a general overview nature. The Rotax engine
Maintenance Manual should be used for specific maintenance required for the engine.
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WARNING
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG LEADS PRIOR TO ALL MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
ITEM
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
225
250
275
300
325
350
375
400
425
450
475
500
Overhaul (300 hrs or 3 years)
Check Rotax Website for Updates
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Oil leaks which could indicate cracks, blown
gaskets or seals
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Cylinders, fins and baffles
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
All welds
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Loose Bolts
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Engine Rubber Mounts
3
4
3
5
3
4
3
5
3
4
Engine Platform, Mounting Plates Check for
Cracks
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Spark Plugs (CLEAN EVERY TEN HOURS)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Spark Plugs and Ignition Harness Secure
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Crankcase and mounting lugs free from cracks.
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Fuel Lines routed properly (free from abrasion,
heat & sharp edges) - fittings tight.
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
5
2
2
2
4
Fuel Tank located and secure / no leaks or
cracks.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Fuel Filter (See Special Instructions
Section 28.20.00)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Fuel Pump (refer to Rotax Maintenance
Manual)
5
Throttle Cable (Few drops light machine oil See
Section 12.20.40)
1
3
1
4
1
3
1
4
1
3
1
4
1
3
1
5
1
3
1
4
Air Filter (See Section 12.20.50)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
1
1
1
1
Check exhaust Ports for Carbon Build-up
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Muffler and Exhaust Tubing
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
Muffler Springs
5
5
5
5
5
Tie Wires, See Section 20.20.00
3
5
3
5
3
5
3
5
3
5
Ignition switch ON/OFF identification
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Engine earthing cable
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Carburettors (See Special Instructions Below)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Main Carburettor Needles
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Fuel Capacity Placard
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Oil Capacity Placard
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Fuel Tap Position Placard
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Engine Earthing Placard
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Exhaust Gas Temperature Operation
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Cylinder Head Temperature Operation
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Engine Tachometer Operation
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Engine Hour meter Operation
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Replace Engine Coolant (See Special
Instructions Below) (2-5years)
6
6
Replace Engine Oil (See Special Instructions
Below)
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
Cooling System Hoses (See Special
Instructions Below)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Radiator Mounting Rubbers. (See Attach
Fittings Section 71.40.00)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Expansion Tank. Check Level
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Ground run at full throttle, note static rpm in log
book. If low check engine tuning and propeller
pitch settings.
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
DATE & INITIAL
Date and Initial Appropriate Box to record that
maintenance has been carried out.
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