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American Hotrod Manufacturing, LLC • 2220 Eastridge Avenue Riverside, CA 92507
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ENGINE SERVICE INTERVALS AND SPECIFICATIONS
WARNING
RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVAL MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS ARE CRITICAL TO
OPERATOR SAFETY AND A PROPERLY PERFORMING MOTORCYCLE. ASSURE THAT THE TECHNICIAN
PERFORMING THESE SERVICES IS PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED, EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED TO
PROPERLY PERFORM THESE PROCEDURES. THE FIRST RECOMMENDED COMPLETE, PROFESSIONAL
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE MUST BE PERFORMED AT 500 MILES. SUBSEQUENT
PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES MUST BE PERFORMED AT LEAST
EVERY 2500 MILES THEREAFTER. CONSEQUENTLY, A COMPLETE, PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE MUST BE PERFORMED AT THE FOLLOWING ODOMETER INTERVALS: 500 MILES; 2500
MILES; 5000 MILES; 7500 MILES; 10000 MILES; AND SO ON, FOR THE LIFE OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Engine Oil & Filter: Use an SAE 20W50 motor oil formulated for air-cooled V-twin motorcycles. If unavailable, then
you may use diesel engine oil rated CF-2 or CG-4 in 20W50. Use an oil filter that the manufacturer recommends for
your motorcycle.
Engine Idle Speed
: With the engine at operating temperature adjust the idle speed screw to obtain idle of 950-1050
RPM.
Air Cleaner
: Wash the foam air filter in warm soapy water. To dry the filter, use low pressure air & blow it dry from the
inside or allow the filter to air dry. Use foam filter oil to oil the filter after cleaning.
Cable Lubricant
: Use a moly dry film lubricant on the throttle cables (this will not attract dirt).
Spark Plugs
: Use Champion RN12YC, HD5R6A, Autolite 4265 or equivalent. Plug gap with electronic Ignition: .038 -
.042.
Ignition Timing
: 4" bore engines 28˚ - 30˚ total advance, 3 1/4"-3 3/4" bore 30˚ - 32˚ total advance.
SERVICE INTERVALS:
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Engine Oil & Filter:
Change at 50, 500, 2,500, and every 2,500 miles thereafter.
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Air Cleaner
: Inspect at 50 and 500, 2500, and every 2,500 miles thereafter. Replace every 5,000 miles.
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Replace more frequently if required or if engine is operated in a dusty environment.
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Tappet Oil Screen
: Inspect/Clean at 50, 500, 2,500, and every 2,500 miles thereafter.
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Petcock, Lines, & Vacuum Line Fittings:
Inspect at 50, 500, 2,500, and every 2,500 miles thereafter.
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Fuel Tank Filter Screen & In-Line Fuel Filter
(if used): Every 5,000 miles.
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Engine Idle Speed
: Adjust as required.
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Operation of Throttle & Enrichment Device Controls
: Inspect and lubricate throttle cables at 500 miles and
every 2,500 miles thereafter.
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Spark Plugs
: Inspect every 5,000 miles. Replace every 12,000 miles or as needed.
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Ignition Timing
: Inspect every 5,000 miles.
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Engine Mounts:
Inspect at 500 miles and every 5,000 miles thereafter.
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External Fasteners
(Except engine head bolts): Re-torque at 500 miles and every 5,000 miles thereafter.
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