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Mitsubishi Meiki Engine
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Care Of The Engine
Regular inspection table
INSPECTION PRECAUTION ITEMS
Daily and regular care of the engine is important to assure safe, proper, and long-term oper-
ation of the engine. Refer to the regular inspection table when conducting inspections and
maintenance.
Items marked with a require advanced skill and tools, so they should be done by the distributor.
• Conduct inspections on a level and well-lit area.
• Detach the spark plug wires when conducting inspections and maintenance to prevent
the engine from starting unintentionally.
• Immediately after operation the engine is hot, so do not touch it.
• When handling fuel (gasoline) absolutely do not use heat or flame.
• When fuel or oil has been spilled, completely wipe it up.
• Do not wash the engine with water.
• Do not unreasonably change the engine speed (Have it done by the distributor.)
• The inspection times listed in the regular inspection table are at best recommended for
Replace the fuel lines.
3 years (or when necessary)
Check and adjustment of valve clearance
Removal of carbon in combus-tion chamber
Check and cleaning of fuel cock (cock with
strainer cup specification)
Check and cleaning of spark plug
Check and cleaning of spark plug
Cleaning of circumference of the muffler cover
Cleaning around the recoil starter
Check and cleaning of air cleaner
Check for fuel and oil leaks.
Change of engine oil
Only the
First Time
Engine oil level check and supply
Inspection and tightening of bolt and nut at
each place
Before
Every
Operation
ITEM
Every
25 hours
Every
50 hours
Every
100 hours