Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if
high level performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance
will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals
and the kind of maintenance to be performed are described
in the table above. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals,
whichever occur first. More frequent service is required when
operating in adverse conditions.
WARNING!
Shut off the engine before performing
any maintenance. To prevent accidental start-up,
disconnect the spark plug boot.
NOTE:
If engine must be tipped to transport equipment or to
inspect or remove grass, keep spark plug side of engine up.
Transporting or tipping engine spark plug down may cause
smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling, or oil saturation of air
cleaner.
WARNING!
If the engine has been running, the
muffler will be very hot. Be careful not to touch the
muffler.
Oil Recommendations
Refer to viscosity chart in Fig. 6-1 for oil recommendations. Do
not over-fill. Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent,
premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed
U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for service
classification of a minimum level SF or SG (higher letter ratings
are acceptable such as SJ, SL and SM grades). Motor oil will
display this designation on the container.
NOTE: Do not use non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil. It
could shorten the engine’s service life.
Maintenance Schedule
First 5 Hours
Each Use or
Every 5 Hrs.
Every Season
or 25 Hours
Every Season
or 50 Hours
Every Season
or 100 Hours
Service Dates
Check Engine Oil Level
P
Change Engine Oil
P
P
Check Air Cleaner
(If so equipped)
P
Service Air Cleaner
(If so equipped)
P
Check Spark Plug
P
Replace Spark Plug
P
Clean Engine Shroud
(If so equipped)
P
Clean around muffler
P
Replace Fuel Filter
(If equipped)
P
Figure 6-1
Maintenance
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