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Maintenance Instructions
WARNING
Before working on engine or equipment, disable engine
as follows: 1) Disconnect spark plug lead(s). 2)
Disconnect negative (–) battery cable from battery.
Accidental Starts can cause severe
injury or death.
Disconnect and ground spark plug
lead(s) before servicing.
Check Oil Level
NOTE: To prevent extensive engine wear or
damage,
Ensure engine is cool. Clean oil f
i
ll/
dipstick areas of any debris.
1.
Remove dipstick; wipe oil off.
2.
Reinsert dipstick into tube; rest on oil f
i
ll
neck; turn
counterclockwise until cap drops
down to lowest
point of thread leads; do not
thread cap onto tube.
a.
Remove dipstick; check oil level. Level
should
be at top of indicator on dipstick.
or
b.
Remove oil f
i
ll plug. Level should be up
to point of overf
l
owing f
i
ller neck.
First 5 Hours of operation
•
Change Oil
Every 8 Hours of operation or Daily
•
•
Check engine oil level
Clean area around muffler and controls
Every 25 Hours of operation or Annually
•
Clean air filter
Every 50 Hours of operation or Annually
•
•
Change engine oil
Check muffler and spark arrester (If installed)
Annually
•
•
•
Replace air filter
Replace spark plug Clean
air cooling system
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Oil Recommendations
.
We recommend the use of our Warranty Certified
oils for best performance. Other high-quality
detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service
SF, SG, SH. SJ or higher.
.
Do not use special additives.
.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil
viscosity for the engine. Use the chart to select the
best viscosity for the outdoor temperature range
expected.
Maintenance
Table
never run engine with oil level below or above
operating range indicator on dipstick.
