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7. MAINTENANCE
The engine must be properly maintained to ensure its operation is safe,
economical, and free of issues.
In order to keep your gasoline engine in good working condition, it must
be periodically serviced. The following maintenance schedule and routine
inspection procedures must be carefully followed:
Items
Frequency
Each time
First 1
month or
first 20hrs of
operation
Thereafter,
every 3
months or
every 50hrs
of operation
Every year
or every
100hrs of
operation
Engine oil
Check-Refill
X
Replace
X
X
Reduction
gear oil (if
equipped)
Oil level
check
X
Replace
X
X
Air filter
element
Check
X
Clean
X
Replace
X
Deposit Cup
(if equipped)
Clean
X
Spark Plug
Check and
Adjust
X
Replace
Every year or 250hrs of operation
Spark arrester
Clean
X
Idling (if
equipped)*
Check-adjust
X
Valve
clearance*
Check-adjust
X
Fuel tank &
fuel filter*
Clean
X
Fuel line
Check
Every 2 years (change if necessary)
Cylinder head,
piston
Clean up
carbon*
<225cc, Every 125hrs
225cc, Every 250hrs
* These items should be maintained and repaired by an authorized dealer unless
the owner has appropriate tools and is proficient with mechanical maintenance.
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MAINTENANCE