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7.
MAINTENANCE
7.1
REGULAR INSPECTION CHART
Proper inspection/maintenance will prevent accidents and breakdowns. To maintain the machine's normal
function and ensure daily safe operation, carry out the regular inspection according to the chart below.
The regular inspection consists of the yearly, monthly and daily pre-operation checks.
The chart below includes inspections which require technical
knowledge or specified tools and measuring instruments. As to
difficult inspections for the user, consult the dealer or one of our
service centers.
N O T E
Starting
Eng.speed
Exhaust
Air cleaner
Tightening
Valve
clearance
• Check if engine starts smoothly and
makes abnormal noise.
• Check if engine speed is proper at
idling and unloaded max. speed.
Check for smooth operation.
• Accelerate engine and check for
axle lever drag, engine stall, and
knocking.
• After warming up engine, run
engine from idling to high speed
and check exhaust gas color and
noise.
• Check for gas leak from muffler,
exhaust pipe, etc.
• Check case for crack and
deformation, looseness at lid or
connecting pipe.
• Check element for dirt and
damage.
• Check cylinder head and manifold
retaining bolts/nuts for looseness.
*This check is not necessary if no gas
or water leak is found at these
areas.
• Check valve clearance.
*This check is not necessary if no valve-
derived abnormal noise is heard and
the engine operates smoothly.
Smooth start.
No abnormal noise.
Proper engine speed.
Smooth and continuous
engine operation.
No drag, engine stall, or
knocking.
Normal exhaust gas
color/noise.
No gas leak.
No crack or deformation
in case. No looseness at
lid and pipe.
No severe dirt.
No damage.
No looseness.
Proper clearance.
Request dealer for
inspection.
Cleaning/Replacement:
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Request dealer for
inspection.
Timing
Pre-op
Yearly
Monthly
Content
Remarks
Item
Body
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