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STORAGE (30 days or longer)
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Cleaning - Thoroughly clean the machine exterior
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Inspection - Inspect the entire machine and tubes for damage,
including loose or missing components, and repair as necessary.
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Fuel - Drain the fuel tank and then clear the carburettor and pipes by
running the machine until it runs dry of petrol.
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Lubrication - Remove the spark plug, and then pour approximately
1/4-oz of oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. Before
reinstalling the spark plug, pull the recoil starter 2 or 3 times to distribute
the oil over the cylinder walls.
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Air Cleaner - Remove, clean and reinstall the filter element.
CAUTION!
Never allow dirt or debris to enter the cylinder bore. Before removing
the spark plug, thoroughly clean the plug and cylinder head area.
Allow the engine to cool before servicing the spark plug. DO NOT
tighten or loosen the spark plug while the engine is hot! Incorrect
spark plug installation can result in serious engine damage.
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance on this machine, stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug cap.
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Remove dirt and debris from the blower exterior.
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Inspect the engine, tank and hose for possible fuel leaks, and repair
where needed.
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Inspect the engine cooling fins for build-up of dirt or debris, and clean
as necessary.
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Inspect the entire machine for damage, loose or missing components
or fastenings, and repair as necessary.
EVERY 10 HOURS (More Frequently in dusty conditions)
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Loosen the air cleaner cover retaining screw, and remove the cover
and filter element.
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Inspect the filter. If the filter is distorted or damaged, replace it with a
new one.
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Wash the filter in clean fuel or soap water, and squeeze or blow dry.
Wash the air cleaner cover in clean fuel, and wipe. or blow dry.
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Once dry, install the element and cover, and then tighten the cover
retaining screw.
EVERY 10/15 HOURS
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Use the spark plug wrench to remove the plug (turn anti-clockwise to
remove).
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Clean and adjust the spark plug gap to 0.6-0.7mm. Replace any
damaged or visibly worn plug with a champion RCJ6Y or equivalent.
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Install the spark plug finger-tight in the cylinder head, and then tighten
it firmly with the spark plug wrench. If a torque wrench is available,
torque the spark plug to 148-165 inch pounds.
EVERY 50 HOURS (More Frequently in dusty conditions)
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Inspection - Inspect the entire machine and tubes for damage,
including loose or missing components, and repair as necessary.
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Sparkplug - Replace the spark plug with a champion RCK6Y, gapped
to (0.6-0.7)mm.
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Fuel Filter - Use a wire hook to extract the fuel filter from inside the fuel
tank and then remove and wash the filter element in clean fuel. Before
reinstalling the filter, inspect the condition of the fuel line. If damaged or
deterioration is noticed, the vacuum should be removed from service
until it can be inspected by a trained service technician.
