PERIODIC SERVICE
14
ENGLISH
B
Fuel filter cartridge replacement
1. Replace the fuel filter cartridge with a new one every
400 operating hours.
2. Apply fuel oil thinly over the gasket and tighten the
cartridge into position by hand-tightening only.
3. Finally, vent the air.
A
Replace the fuel filter cartridge periodically to prevent
wear of the fuel injection pump plunger or the injection
nozzle, due to dirt in the fuel.
ENGINE OIL
To avoid personal injury:
A
Be sure to stop the engine before checking and
changing the engine oil and the oil filter
cartridge.
A
Do not touch muffler or exhaust pipes while
they are hot; Severe burns could result. Always
stop the engine and allow it to cool before
conducting inspections, maintenance, or for a
cleaning procedure.
A
Contact with engine oil can damage your skin.
Put on gloves when using engine oil. If you
come in contact with engine oil, wash it off
immediately.
A
Be sure to inspect the engine, locating it on a level
place. If placed on gradients accurately, oil quantity
may not be measured.
B
Checking oil level and adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil level before starting or more than
5 minutes after stopping the engine.
2. Remove the oil level gauge, wipe it clean and reinstall
it.
3. Take the oil level gauge out again, and check the oil
level.
(1) Fuel filter cartridge
(2) Air vent plug
(3) O ring
(4) Pipe joint
(5) Cover
(1) Oil filler plug
(2) Oil level gauge
[Lower end of oil level gauge]
(A) Engine oil level within this
range is proper.
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