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C. Remove the oil filter and dispose of it properly.
D. Before you install the new oil filter, clean the filter mounting base
and coat the seal of the new oil filter will clean engine oil.
E. Install the oil filter by hand until the gasket contacts the oil filter
adapter, then tighten the oil filter 1/2 to 3/4 turns.
F. Replace oil drain bolt making sure the sealing washer is in place.
G. Remover the oil filter plug and refill with new oil. Make sure to use
the proper grade oil based on your operating temperature.
NOTE:
This engine requires 78 to 80 ounces (2.4 to 2.5 quarts) of oil if
it is completely drained. Use caution when refilling the engine as some
residual oil may have remained in the engine. Always use the dipstick
when filling the engine with oil to prevent overfilling.
H. Replace filter plug.
I. Start the engine and warm it up.
J . After warming up the engine, recheck the oil level and refill as
necessary to bring it to the proper level.
DUAL ELEMENT AIR FILTER
Clean and/or replace the foam pre-cleaner and the air filter annually or
every 100 hours. Service more often under dusty conditions.
WARNING: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Never start or run the engine with the air filter removed.
A. Loosen snaps (A) and
remove cover (B).
B. Remove the nut (D) and the
retainer
(E).
C. Remove the air filter (F).
D. Remove the pre-cleaner (G)
from the air filter.
E. To loosen debris, gently tap the
air filter on a hard surface. If the
air filter is excessively dirty
replace with a new filter.
You can use pressurized air
(not to exceed 30 psi)
to clean the filter. Always blow the compressed air from inside to
the
outside.
F. Wash the pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water. Then allow it
to thoroughly air dry. DO NOT oil the pre-cleaner.
G. Install the pre-cleaner to the air filter.
H. Install the air filter and secure the retainer and nut.
I. Install and secure the cover.
SPARK PLUG
Replace annually or every 300 hours of operation. Always replace with
the same spark plug that came in the engine and check gap before
installing. Spark plug gap is 0.030”. Poor spark will also occur if spark
plug wire does not fit firmly on spark plug. If this happens, reform the
terminal to fit firmly on spark plug tip.
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ENGINE CARE
If major engine service or repair is required, contact
an authorized engine service center. The manufac-
turer of these engines has established an excellent
world-wide engine service organization. Engine ser-
vice is very likely available from a nearby authorized
dealer or distributor. Check the yellow pages of your
local telephone directory under “Engines-Gasoline”
for the closest engine repair center or ask the dealer
from whom you purchased the power plant.
1.
Change the oil
after the
fi
rst 5 hours of operation
and yearly or 100 hours thereafter under normal op-
erating conditions. Change engine oil every 50 hours
of operation if the engine is operated under heavy
load, or in high ambient temperatures.
a. Start the engine and warm it up, stop the engine
and remove the spark plug wire to prevent it
from accidently being started.
b. Remove oil drain plug at base of the engine
(Ref “B”) and drain the oil into an approved
container.
c. Remove the oil
fi
lter (Ref “C”) and dispose of it
properly.
d. Before you install the new oil
fi
lter, lightly lubri-
cate the oil
fi
lter gasket with fresh clean oil.
e. Install the oil
fi
lter by hand until the gasket
contacts the oil
fi
lter adapter, then tighten the oil
fi
lter 1/2 to 3/4 turns.
f. Replace oil drain plug.
g. Remove oil
fi
ller plug and re
fi
ll with new oil.
Refer to the table on page 5 for the proper
grade of oil based on your operating
temperature.
NOTE: This engine requires 78 to 80 ounces of oil
if it is completely drained. Use caution when re
fi
lling
the engine as some residual oil may have remained
in the engine. Always use the dipstick when
fi
lling
the engine with oil to prevent over
fi
lling.
h. Replace
fi
ller plug.
I. Start the engine and warm it up.
J. After warming up the engine, recheck the oil
level and re
fi
ll as necessary to bring it to the
proper level. See page 5 for proper oil level.
2.
Checking the Oil Level
: The oil level must al-
ways be checked before the engine is started. Take
care to remove any dirt or debris from around the
oil
fi
ll plug before removing. Be sure the oil level is
maintained. Fill to the “
FULL
” mark on the dipstick.
3.
Dual Element Air Filter
: Clean and/or replace
foam pre-cleaner and air
fi
lter annually or every 100
hours. Service more often under dusty conditions.
WARNING: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Never start or run the engine with the air
fi
lter re-
moved
a. Loosen snaps (Ref “A”) and remove cover.
Ref “B”
Maintenance Chart
First 5 Hours
x
Change oil
Every 8 Hours or Daily
x
Check engine oil level
x
Clean area around muffler and controls
Every 100 Hours or Annually
x
Clean or change air filter
*
x
Clean pre-cleaner (if equipped)
*
x
Change engine oil and filter
x
Replace spark plug
x
Check muffler and spark arrester
Every 250 Hours or Annually
x
Check valve clearance. Adjust if necessary.
Every 400 Hours or Annually
x
Change air filter
x
Replace fuel filter
x
Clean air cooling system
*
x
Clean oil cooler fins
*
*
In dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present, clean more often.
A
B
F
E
D
G
C
B
ENGINE CARE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
If major engine service or repair is required, contact an authorized
engine service center. The manufacturer of these engines has
established an excellent world-wide engine service organization.
Engine service is very likely available from a nearby authorized dealer
or distributor. See following table.
CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL
The oil level must always be checked before the engine is started.
Refer to page 5 of this manual for instructions on checking the oil level.
Take care to remove any dirt or debris from around the oil plug before
removing. Be sure the oil level is maintained.
CHANGING THE OIL
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule Chart for required oil change
intervals.
A. Start the engine and warm it up, stop the engine and remove the
spark plug wire to prevent it from accidentally being started.
B. This engine has an oil drain valve for your convenience. Attach a
neoprene hose and drain the oil into an approved container.
Neoprene hose, 1/2” I.D.
Cut to length
