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The engine must be properly maintained to ensure its operation is safe,
economical and trouble-free, and to minimize emissions.
In order to keep your gasoline engine in good working condition, it
must be periodically serviced. The following maintenance scheldule
and routine inspection procedures must be carefully followed.
Frequency
Item
Each time
First month
or first 20hrs
of operation
Thereafter,
every 3
months or
every 50hrs of
operation
Every year or
every 100hrs
of operation
Engine oil
Check - Refill
x
Replace
x
x
Reduction gear oil
(if equipped)
Oil level check
x
Replace
x
x
Air filter element
Check
x
Clean
x
Replace
x
Deposit cup
(if equipped)
Clean
x
Spark plug
Check - adjust
x*
Spark arrester
Clean
x
Idling (if equiped)**
Check - adjust
x
Valve clearance **
Check - adjust
x
Fuel tank &
fuel filter **
Clean
x
Fuel line
Check
Every 2 years (change if necessary)
Cilinder head, piston
Clean up
carbon **
Every 250hrs
* These items should be replaced if replacement needed.
** These items should be maintained and repaired by our authorized dealer, unless the owner has
appropriate tools and is profcicient with mechanical maintenance.
8. MAINTENANCE
