MAINTENANCE
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6.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Replace the paper element type only.
(1) Change engine oil every 25 hours when used under heavy load or in high ambient
temperatures.
(2) Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. Replace air
cleaner parts if very dirty.
(3) These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer. Refer to manual for service
procedures.
Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in non-warrantable failures.
CAUTION:
Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil properly. Do not
discard with household waste. We suggest you take used oil in a sealed container to your local
recycling centre or service station for reclamation.
6.2 CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Drain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly and completely. Before
draining oil, drain fuel from tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.
1. Place a suitable container below the engine to catch the used oil, and then remove the filler
cap/dipstick.
2. Tilt engine, keeping the air cleaner side up. Oil can be drained with spark plug side up if
necessary.
Allow the used oil to drain completely.
3. With the engine in a level position, fill to the upper limit mark on the dipstick with the
recommended oil.
4. Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick securely.
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD
Performed at every indicated
monthly or operating hour interval,
whichever comes first.
Before
Each use
First
month or
5 Hrs.
Every 3
months
or 25 Hrs.
Every 6
months
or 50 Hrs.
Every
year or
100 Hrs.
ITEM
Engine oil
Check level
Change
(1)
Air cleaner
Check
Clean
(2)
Replace
Spark plug
Check-Clean
Replace
Spark arrester
(optional parts)
Clean
Idle speed
Check-Adjust
(3)
Valve clearance
Check-Adjust
(3)
Combustion
chamber
Clean
After every 100 Hrs. (3)
Fuel line
Check
Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (3)
