KDAR Company
9
Item
What To Do
Each
Use
First
Month or
20 Hours
Every 3
Months or
50 Hours
Every 6
Months or
100 Hours
Every Year
or 300
Hours
Engine Oil
Check Oil Level
X
Change
X
X
Air Cleaner
Check
X
Clean or Replace
X
Sedimant Cap
Clean
X
Spark Plug
Check, adjust gap and clean
X
Spark Arrester
Clean
X
Valve Clearance
Check & Adjust
X
Fuel Tank and Strainer
Clean
X
Fuel Filter (Attached to fuel
valve)
Clean - Replace if necessary
X
Fuel Line
Clean - Replace if necessary
X
Exhaust System
Check for leakage. Tighten
or replace gasket, if neces-
sary
X
Fittings & Fasteners
Check, replace if necessary
X
Maintenance Schedule—Engine
Maintenance
Engine Oil Change
1. Change oil while engine is warm to assure
complete and rapid draining.
2. Power washer should be on a level surface.
3. Remove oil filler cap.
4. Place pan under generator to catch oil.
5. Remove oil drain plug.
6. Allow oil to drain completely.
7. Replace drain plug.
8. Refill with recommended oil (page 5).
9. Check oil level.
Oil Filler
Cap
Oil Drain
Plug
Air Cleaner Service
1. Unsnap the air cleaner cover clips.
2. Remove the air filter element.
3. Wash the element in a solution of household
detergent and warm water and rinse thoroughly
(a nonflammable or high flash point solvent
can also be used).
4. Allow to dry completely.
5. Pour a small amount of clean en-
gine oil on the element and
squeeze out the excess.
6. Reinstall air filter element and
replace cover.
1. Unsnap the air cleaner cover clips.
2. Remove the air filter element.
Spark Arrestor Cleaning
Note: Muffler must be cool to touch.
1. To remove the Spark Arrestor, loosen screw on
clamp and remove the Arrestor. (Make sure to
handle carefully and gently)
2. Lightly brush the element in a solution of
household detergent and warm water and rinse
thoroughly (a nonflammable or high flash
point solvent can also be used).
3. Re-install Arrestor and tighten Clamp.
