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IX. Preventing Forest, Brush and
Grass Fires
Local, state and federal laws may require use of a spark
arrester to prevent fires. For example, it is a violation of
California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to use or
operate engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered or
unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is equipped
with a spark arrester. Spark arrester must be maintained in
effective working order by owner and/or operator.
See the equipment manufacturer’s instructions for obtaining
the proper muffler and spark arrester for this engine.
X. Quick Maintenance Chart
B. Oil
Change oil if not changed within the last 3 months. See “A.
Checking and Changing Oil” instructions under “VII. Mainte-
nance and Adjustments”.
C. Lubricating Cylinder Bores
When lubricating cylinder bores, fuel may
spray from spark plug holes. To prevent
serious injury from fuel fires, follow these instructions:
1.
Disconnect both spark plug wires and keep them away
from spark plugs by attaching them securely to their
grounding posts. See Figure 3.
2.
Remove spark plugs.
3.
Squirt 1oz. (30ml) of clean engine oil into each spark
plug hole.
4.
Cover each spark plug hole with a rag to prevent fuel
from spraying out of spark plug hole when starter rope
is pulled.
5.
Grasp starter cord handle and pull out
slowly
using a
full arm stroke. Repeat once. (This will distribute oil
throughout each cylinder to prevent corrosion during
storage.)
6.
Install spark plugs.
NOTE
Connect both spark plug wires before attempting to start en-
gine once engine is out of storage.
D. Battery
See equipment manufacturer’s instructions for proper
battery storage if present.
Every 200 hours/seasonally
Every 100 hours/seasonally
Check oil level
Change oil
Clean foam filter
Replace paper filter
Check spark plugs
Replace spark plug
Clean cooling fins
PROCEDURE:
After first two hours
Every 5 hours or daily
Every 25 hours/3 months
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Replace fuel filter
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Replace oil filter
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