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11.5
Maintenance after 20 hours of operation
11.5.1 Changing the engine oil
• Ensure that the engine is on an even surface and turned off.
• At the rear of the engine, below the engine base, a plug is screwed into the crankcase (see the
engine manual).
• Get a one litre collection reservoir before unscrewing the plug.
• Empty the full contents (approx. 1.1 l) from the engine.
• Replace the plug. Wipe away any spilled oil with a clean cloth.
• Refill the engine with fresh 4 stroke oil. ELIET recommends a top quality high-detergent oil:
SUNOCO DENALUBE SAE 20W50 API SF / CC.
• Fill approx. 1.1 litres of oil into the oil filler opening. Remove any spilled oil after filling. For
an accurate dipstick reading of the oil level, allow sufficient time for the oil to settle in the
crankcase.
• Place the dipstick in the filler opening without fastening it. After pulling it out again, the oil
attached to the dipstick should reach the maximum mark. If not, more oil must be added.
Warning:
Oil shortage causes severe engine damage.
11.5.2 Checking and/or changing the spark plug
ELIET suggests the following spark plugs:
B&S Vanguard 10 hp
Champion QC 12 YC
Honda GX 270 9 hp
NGK BPR 6 ES
Subaru EX27 9 hp
• Turn off the engine and pull the cable from the spark plug.
• Clean the area around the fuel cap and remove
the spark plug from the cylinder head.
• Using a feeler gauge, check whether the distance
between the electrodes is 0.8 mm.
• If sparkplug shows heavy deposits or is very dirty, it has to
be replaced.
