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cause the fuel needs to refill the fuel
line and new filter.
cleaning, Maintenance, and
Lubrication schedule
note:
This maintenance schedule is
intended solely as a general guide.
If performance decreases or if equip-
ment operates unusually, check sys-
tems immediately. The maintenance
needs of each piece of equipment will
differ depending on factors such as
duty cycle, temperature, air quality,
fuel quality, and other factors.
note:
These procedures are in addition to
the regular checks and maintenance
explained as part of the regular op-
eration of the engine and equipment.
after 20 Operation Hour break-in
Period:
Change engine oil.
a.
after every 25 Operation Hours:
Clean/replace air filter element.
a.
Inspect/clean spark plug.
b.
Blow out water filters.
c.
after every 50 Operation Hours:
Change engine oil.
a.
Replace fuel filter (if equipped).
b.
after every 100 Operation Hours:
Replace spark plug.
a.
Replace air filter element.
b.
note:
All maintenance procedures sched-
uled for 25, 50, and 100 operation
hours should be performed at least
yearly.
after every 300 Operation Hours:
Clean fuel tank and carburetor.
a.
Clean carbon build-up from combus-
b.
tion chamber.
storage
Wait for engine to cool, then clean
1.
engine with clean cloth.
When the equipment is to remain idle
2.
for longer than 20 days, prepare the
engine for storage as follows:
Change engine oil and empty fuel
a.
tank.
Either leave fuel tank empty or
b.
refill fuel tank with fresh unleaded
gasoline mixed with a fuel stabilizer
intended for long term engine stor-
age (not included). After filling, run
engine for about 5-10 minutes to cir-
culate the treated gasoline through
the carburetor. Wait for engine to
cool before proceeding.
Clean out area around spark plug.
c.
Remove spark plug and pour one
tablespoon of engine oil into cylinder
through spark plug hole.
Replace spark plug, but leave spark
d.
plug wire disconnected.
Pull recoil starter to distribute oil in
e.
cylinder. Stop after one or two revo-
lutions when you feel the piston start
the compression stroke (when you
start to feel resistance).
Disconnect battery cables (if
f.
equipped).
Apply a thin coat of rust preventive oil
3.
to all metal parts.
Cover and store in a dry, well-ventilat-
4.
ed area out of reach of children.
