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7. MAINTENANCE GUIDE
7-1. HOW TO CHANGE THE OIL
- First oil change after 25 hours.
- The following after 100 hours intervals.
• When the engine is still hot, remove the drain plug. To increase the flow, remove the
oil dipstick from its hole.
• Replace the drain plug.
• Fill the engine until the top mark on the dipstick is achieved.
- The engine life depends on the quality of the engine oil (See §4.3).
Use only oil recommended for gasoline engines.
Do not screw the dipstick in position to check the oil level.
7-2. HOW TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTER
The air filter should always be clean. If not this will directly affect the engine performance,
the engine will run badly.
- Every 100 hours, remove the primary element (mousse) and the secondary element
(paper). Clean the mousse element with diesel fuel oil and let it dry. Change the paper
element.
- When the pump set is used in dusty conditions, check the air filter every 30 or 50 hours
and clean if necessary.
7-3. REMOVE WATER FROM THE FUEL STRAINER CUP
- Approximately every 300 hours, remove the water which has accumulated in the fuel
strainer cup, and every 1000 hours change the filter by a new one.
- After this operation, purge the air in the fuel system.
7-4. CHECK THE NUTS, BOLTS ET SCREWS
- Tighten loose nuts and bolts.
- Check for fuel and oil leaks.
- Replace damaged parts by new ones.
- Remain aware of security hazards.
7-5. REPLACE FUEL PIPES
- Replace the fuel pipes every two years.
- If a pipe leaks, change it straight away.
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