Engine Maintenance
7. Maintenance
Maintenance schedule
Periodical maintenance
schedule
Every
time
20 hours or
the first
month
50
hours
or
every 3
month
100
hours
or
every 6
month
300 hours
or every
year
Engine oil
Oil level
○
Replace
○
○
Fine oil filter
Replace
○
(2) or
200
hours
Air cleaner
Check
○
Clean
○(1)
Replace
○(3)
Fuel filter
Replace
○(1)
Electrolyte
level of battery
Check
○
Spark plug
Check
&Regulate
○(2)
Replace
○
Valve gap
Check
&Regulate
○(2)
Fuel pipe
Replace
Every 2 years (2)
○ Maintenance caution
(1) Maintain the engine more frequently in use of dusty area.
(2) The maintenance should be performed by your after-service facilitator unless you
have proper tools and specialized technique.
(3) Only r
eplace element.
Carburetor Modification for High Altitude Operation
At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be too rich. Performance will
decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. A very rich mixture will also foul the spark
plug and cause hard starting. Operation at an altitude that differs from that at which this
engine was certified, for extended periods of time, may increase emissions.
High altitude performance can be improved by specific modifications to the carburetor. If
you always operate your engine at altitudes above 5,000 feet (1,500 meters), have your
servicing dealer perform this carburetor modification. This engine, when operated at high
altitude with the carburetor modifications for high altitude use, will meet each emission
standard throughout its useful life.