14
Maintenance
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5)
MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL PARTS TO COOL.
Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance
and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual and the
engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for maintenance procedures.
!
WARNING
Maintenance
Before
Monthly/
Every 6 Mo./
Annually/
Procedure
Each Use
20 Hours
100 Hours
300 Hours
Clean Outside of Engine
X
X
X
X
Check Engine Oil Level
X
X
X
X
Check Air Cleaner
X
X
X
Check Intake Strainer
X
X
X
Change Engine Oil
X
X
X
Check/Replace Air Filter*
X
X
Check/Clean Spark Plug
X
X
Check/Adjust Idle Speed**
X
X
Check/Adjust Valve Clearance**
X
X
Clean Fuel Tank, Filter and Carburetor**
X
Replace Fuel Line as needed**
X
Maintenance Checklist
* Change/clean air filter more frequently if in dusty environment
** Service performed by qualified technician
