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Maintenance Schedule
REGULAR
SERVICE PERIOD
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
Every
Two
Years
or 250
Hrs
ITEM
Perform at every indicated
month or operating hour
interval, whichever comes
first.
Engine oil
Check
O
Replace
O
O
Air cleaner
Check
O
Replace
O
Spark plug
Check/Adjust
O
Replace
O
Fuel
tank
and filter
Clean
O
Fuel Pipe
Check
O
Cutter
Deck
Clean
O
Belt Guard
Clean
O
Belt
Check
O
Trouble Shooting
ENGINE WILL NOT START
Possible Cause
Correction
1. Check fuel tap.
Fuel tap off.
Turn tap on.
2. Check fuel.
Out of fuel.
Refuel.
Bad fuel; engine stored
without treating or draining
petrol, of refueled with bad
petrol
Drain the fuel tank and
carburetor. Refuel with
fresh petrol.
3. Remove and inspect spark
plug.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped.
Replace the spark plug.
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
Dry and reinstall spark
plug.
4. Take machine to an
authorised servicing dealer,
or refer to shop manual.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction,
ignition
malfunction, valves stuck,
etc.
Replace or repair faulty
components
as
necessary.