fig.8
7.2 CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL.
Ensure the unit is on a level surface.
7.2.1 Unscrew the dipstick and wipe it clean of oil. Note that the lower
textured portion of the dipstick indicates the area that should be
immersed in oil. If the oil encroaches onto the smooth upper part
of the dipstick the oil level is too high.
7.2.2 Check the oil level by seating the dipstick into the hole without
screwing it in. See fig.8 above.
7.2.3 Top up oil if necessary and recheck level.
7.2.4 Screw dipstick fully home to seal oil fill hole.
Note: The engine is fitted with a low oil sensor which will
automatically shut the engine down in a low oil situation. The
sensor may also operate if the unit is not on a level surface.
7.3 ENGINE STORAGE.
If the unit is not to be used for more than
one month the following procedure should be followed.
7.3.1 Top-up engine oil to maximum.
7.3.2 Drain petrol from the fuel tank, fuel line, fuel tap and carburettor.
7.3.3 Pour one teaspoon of engine oil through the spark plug hole, pull
the recoil starter several times and replace the spark plug. Then
pull the starter slowly until an increase in pressure is felt
indicating that the piston has commenced its compression stroke
and leave it in this position. This closes both the intake and
exhaust valves and prevents the inside of the cylinder from rusting.
7.3.4 Cover the unit and store it in a clean dry place that is well
ventilated and away from open flame or sparks.
7.4 AIR CLEANER.
To access the air cleaner element unscrew the
two plastic fixings seen in fig.6 and remove the black cover. Take
out the foam element and soak it in petrol to clean out dirty oil
deposits. Squeeze out any excess petrol and allow the element
to air dry (do not use any source of heat to dry it). When the
element is thoroughly dry soak it in clean engine oil. Squeeze out
any excess oil and place the element back into the housing and
replace the cover.
7.5 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
Note: When the engine is new it will not reach its peak
performance until it has been used for several hours. No special
running in conditions are required.
7.5.1
before each use.
Check engine oil level.
Inspect the unit for evidence of oil and fuel leaks.
7.5.2
After the first 8 hours only.
Change the engine oil.
Check the valve clearances.
7.5.3
Every 50 hours.
Change the engine oil.
Check valve clearances
Inspect and clean air filter.
Clean spark plug and check gap.
7. MAINTENANCE (ENGINE)
7.1 Change engine oil after the first 8 hours of operation.
Thereafter, change oil monthly or every 50 hours of operation.
Change oil more often if engine is operated under heavy load,
or in high ambient air temperatures. During normal operation,
partially burned fuel, small particles of metal from the cylinder
walls, pistons, bearings and combustion deposits will gradually
contaminate the oil. If the oil is not changed regularly, these
foreign particles can cause increased friction and a grinding
action which shortens the life of the engine. Fresh oil also
assists in cooling. Old oil gradually becomes thick and loses its
cooling ability as well as its lubricating qualities.
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