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SKU 65162
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operation of the engine and
equipment.
after 20 operation Hour Break-in
Period:
Change engine oil.
a.
after every 25 operation Hours:
Clean/replace air filter element.
a.
Inspect/clean spark plug.
b.
Blow out water filters.
c.
after every 50 operation Hours:
Change engine oil.
a.
Replace fuel filter (if equipped).
b.
after every 100 operation Hours:
Replace spark plug.
a.
Replace air filter element.
b.
note:
All maintenance procedures
scheduled for 25, 50, and 100
operation hours should be performed
at least yearly.
after every 300 operation Hours:
Clean fuel tank and carburetor.
a.
Clean carbon build-up from
b.
combustion chamber.
Periodically:
Periodically, apply grease to all boom
1.
axis-movement points using a grease
gun, at the points shown in the
illustration on the next page.
Storage
Wait for engine to cool, then clean
1.
engine with clean cloth.
When the equipment is to remain idle
2.
for longer than 20 days, prepare the
engine for storage as follows:
Change engine oil and empty fuel
a.
tank.
Either leave fuel tank empty or
b.
refill fuel tank with fresh unleaded
gasoline mixed with a fuel stabilizer
intended for long term engine
storage (not included). After filling,
run engine for about 5-10 minutes
to circulate the treated gasoline
through the carburetor. Wait for
engine to cool before proceeding.
Clean out area around spark plug.
c.
Remove spark plug and pour one
tablespoon of engine oil into cylinder
through spark plug hole.
Replace spark plug, but leave spark
d.
plug wire disconnected.
Pull recoil starter to distribute oil
e.
in cylinder. Pull one full length of
Recoil Starter Rope.
Disconnect battery cables (if
f.
equipped).
Apply a thin coat of rust preventive oil
3.
to all metal parts.
Cover and store in a dry, well-
4.
ventilated area out of reach of
children.
Before starting the engine after
5.
storage, keep in mind that untreated
gasoline will deteriorate quickly.
Drain the fuel tank and change to
fresh fuel if untreated gasoline has
been sitting for a month, if treated
gasoline has been sitting beyond the
fuel stabilizer’s recommended time
period, or if the engine does not start
properly.
