OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
196cc 4-Cycle Engine
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CAUTION
!
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING:
AVOID INJURY! ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND
COOL AND SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVED
FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE CHECKING AND ADJUST-
ING ENGINE OR EQUIPMENT.
AVOID INJURY! TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND
NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150° F (65° C). AVOID
THESE AREAS.
AVOID INJURY! CHECK ENGINE OFTEN FOR LOOSE
NUTS AND BOLTS. KEEP THESE ITEMS TIGHTENED.
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Every 8 hours
(daily)
Every 50 hours
or seasonally
Every 100 hours
or seasonally
Yearly
Clean Engine and
Check Bolts & Nuts
X
Engine Oil
Check
X
(See Lubrication section)
Change *
(initial 5 hours)
X
Oil in Gear Reduction
(if equipped)
Change
X
Air Filter
Check
X
X
(See Air Filter section)
Clean **
X
Replace
X
X
Spark Plug (Gap .030”)
Check-Adjust
X
(See Spark Plug section)
Replace
X
Fuel Filter
Clean ***
X
(See Fuel Filter section)
Replace
* Perform initial oil change after first 5 hours of operation, then every 50 hours or every season
** Service more frequently under dusty conditions
*** These items should only be performed by a mechanically proficient person or by the servicing dealer
MAINTENANCE
Please read the maintenance schedule, and observe these
recommended care operating intervals to extend the life of your
engine.
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free
operation. It will also help reduce air pollution. To help you properly
care for your engine, the following pages include a maintenance
schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple maintenance
procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks that are more
difficult, or require special tools, are best handled by professionals and
are normally performed by a technician or other qualified mechanic.
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emissions control
devices and systems may be performed by any non-road engine
repair establishment or individuals. However, items must be
serviced by an authorized dealer to obtain "no charge" emissions
control service.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating condi-
tions. If you operate your engine under unusual conditions, such
as sustained high-load or high-temperature operation, or use in
unusually wet or dusty conditions, consult your servicing dealer
for recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use.
