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Maintenance and Adjustment
Periodic Maintenance Chart
WARNING
Accidental engine starting can cause injury.
Always remove the spark plug can before servicing the engine to prevent accidental starting.
Maintenance
Interval
Daily
First 20
hours
Every 20
hours
Every 50
hours
Every 100
hours
Check and replenish fuel
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Check for fuel leakage
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Check bolts, nuts and screws for looseness and loss
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Check throttle lever operation
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Check engine switch operation
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Check guard assembly condition
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Check hook of band assembly condition
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Clean fuel filter
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Clean air filter element
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Tighten bolts, nuts and screws
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Clean spark plug and adjust electrode gap
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★
Remove dust and dirt from cylinder fins
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M
Remove carbon deposits on piston head and inside cylinder
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M
Remove carbon deposits in the exhaust pipe of muffler
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Clean screen of spark arrester
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Check gear case assembly lubrication
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M
Check drive shaft lubrication
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M
Check the sliding portion of crankshaft, connecting rod etc.
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Fuel tube
It is recommended to replace every 3 years.
NOTE
○
The service intervals indicated are to be used as a guide. Service should be performed more frequently as necessary by operating conditions.
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When damage or defect occurs in checked parts, replace with a new one.
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: These items must be performed more frequently as necessary by operating condition.
M
: These items must be performed with proper tools. See your authorized MITOX® PRO dealer for service.
Air Cleaner Service
Clean the element every 20 hours.
More frequently as necessary by operating conditions.
l
Twist off the air cleaner cap (1) from the air cleaner case (2) by removing the air cleaner cap
screw.
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Remove the element (3) from the air cleaner case.
l
Wash the element in detergent and water, and dry it thoroughly.
l
Reinstall the element in the air cleaner case and reinstall the air cleaner cap, and tighten the
cap screw.
NOTE
○
Operating in dusty condition may require more frequent maintenance than above.
CAUTION
Improper element cleaning can result in engine damage.
Do not use compressed air to clean or dry element. Do not operate engine with air filter
parts removed.
Always clean element with an approved high flash point solvent only.
Never use gasoline.
