SECTION FOUR
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
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ENGINE
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Check engine oil daily.
Ensure that the proper oil level is maintained. Never overfill.
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Change the oil after the
first 50 hours
of operation. Thereafter, change the oil and filter
every 200 hours
of
operation. Use only OEM oil filters. Use of any other type of oil filter will void engine warranty.
•
Use high-quality oil of at least API (American Petroleum Institute) service class SG or higher.
Do not use
additives.
High quality 30W oil is recommended. It is never recommended to extend oil change intervals past
200 hours
Engine Oil Capacity
3.4 L
3.59 US qts
Tightening Torque
Drain Plug
33
–
37 N·m
3 kgf·m
24
–
27 lbf·ft
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Check the engine air filter
every 200 hours
, clean as needed. Replace the air filter element
every 1000 hours or
yearly
, whichever comes first.
•
Replace the inline fuel filter
every 500 hours or yearly
, whichever comes first.
•
Check the spark pluge every
500 hours
of operation. Replace the spark plugs
every 1000 hours
. Use only OEM
specified spark plugs.
•
Adjust valves to .0057 - .0073 inches
every 1000 hours
.
•
Adjust the engine speed to 3000 RPM max.
DO NOT attempt to adjust without a tachometer and NEVER adjust the engine above 3000 RPM
NOTE:
Using lower service class oil or
extending oil change intervals longer
than recommended can cause engine
damage.
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