100738 - 224cc ENGINE
MAINTENANcE
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cleaning the Air filter
1. Using your finger, pry the outer tab up slightly and lift the air
filter cover above the tab lock position.
2. Remove both air filter cover and air filter element.
3. Wash in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze thoroughly dry in
a clean cloth.
4. Saturate in clean engine oil.
5. Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all excess oil.
6. Place the filter in the assembly.
7. Reattach the air filter cover. Attach the side closest to the
gas tank then pivot down to close. Make sure air filter cover
snaps in place.
Maintenance Schedule
Follow the service intervals indicated in the following maintenance
schedule.
Service your engine more frequently when operating in adverse
conditions.
Contact our Technical Support Team at 1-877-338-0999 to locate
the nearest CPE certified service dealer for your log splitter or
engine maintenance needs.
EVERY 8 hOURS OR DaILY
Check engine oil level
Clean around air intake and muffler
FIRST 5 hOURS
Change oil
EVERY 50 hOURS OR EVERY SEaSON
Clean air filter
Change oil if operating under heavy load or in hot
environments
EVERY 100 hOURS OR EVERY SEaSON
Change oil
Clean/adjust spark plug
Check/adjust valve clearance*
Clean spark arrestor
Clean fuel tank and filter*
EVERY 250 hOURS
Clean combustion chamber*
EVERY 3 YEaRS
Replace fuel line*
* To be performed by knowledgeable, experienced owners or CPE certified service
centers.
