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LITTLE
WONDER
HPV VAC
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Stop engine and remove the spark plug wire before
performing any maintenance.
Keep the engine’s cooling air intake clear of debirs for
best performance.
Keep all hardware tight.
Clean air cleaner daily. See engine manual for details.
Check oil level daily. Top off as needed.
After each use, run the vac with an empty bag to clear
any material that may remain in the housing.
Change engine oil after the first 5 hours of operation.
Then change as recommended by the engine
manufacturer.
1. Remove drain plug and drain oil while engine is warm.
2. Replace drain plug, remove fill plug and fill with new
oil. Little Wonder recommends SAE 30 oil whenever
applicable.
3. Start and run engine for 30 seconds. Stop engine.
4. Wait 30 seconds, then re-check oil level.
5. Top off if necessary. See engine manual for details.
STORAGE
To prevent possible explosion or ignition of vaporized
fuel, do not store equipment with fuel in tank or
carburetor in an enclosure with open flame (for example,
a furnace or water heater pilot).
Before the equipment is put into storage for any
period exceeding 30 days, the following steps should
be completed.
1. Drain all fuel from the fuel tank and fuel lines.
2. Start the engine and run until all the fuel is used from
the carburetor float bowl and the engine stops.
3. While the engine is still warm, drain the crankcase oil
and replace with the proper weight oil corresponding
to the season the equipment will be next used.
4. Remove the spark plug and squirt a small amount of
engine oil into the cylinder. Slowly pull the starter a
few times to distribute oil in the cylinder and reinstall
the spark plug.
5. Top off if necessary. See engine manual for details.
To put the equipment into service after an extended
period of storage.
1. Check for loose parts and tighten if necessary.
2. Fill the fuel tank and then check the engine oil level.
3. Start the engine and check for fuel leaks. Repair any
leaks before operating the unit.
MAINTENANCE / STORAGE
