MULTIQUIP Essick Series Operation And Parts Manual page 30

MAINTENANCE
Perform the scheduled maintenance procedures as defined
by Table 9 and below:
DAILY
„ Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and
control area. Clean or replace the air cleaner elements
as necessary. Check and retighten all fasteners as
necessary.
Wiring
Inspect the entire mixer for bad or worn electrical wiring
or connections. If any wiring or connections are exposed
(insulation missing) replace wiring immediately.
Piping and Hose Connection
Inspect all piping, oil hose, hydraulic hose and fuel hose
connections for wear and tightness. Tighten all hose clamps
and check for leaks. If any hose lines are defective replace
them immediately.
Fuel Strainer
1. Thoroughly clean the area around the fuel cap.
2. Remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank.
3. Next, remove, inspect and clean the fuel strainer
(Figure 30) with solvent.
FUEL TANK CAP
Figure 30. Fuel Strainer
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FUEL STRAINER
MAINTENANCE (ENGINE)
Spark Plug
1. Remove and clean the spark plug (Figure 31), then
adjust the spark gap to 0.024 ~0.028 inch (0.6~0.7
mm). This unit has electronic ignition, which requires
no adjustments.
GAP:
0.024 - 0.028 in.
(0.6 - 0.7 mm.)
Figure 31. Spark Plug Gap
ENGINE OIL
1. Drain the engine oil when the oil is warm as shown in
Figure 32.
2. Unscrew the oil filler dipstick from its holder.
3. Next, remove oil drain bolt and sealing washer and
allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
4. Replace engine oil with recommended type oil as
listed in Table 7. For engine oil capacity, see Table 3
(Engine Specifications). DO NOT overfill.
5. Install drain bolt with sealing washer and tighten
securely.
OIL FILLER
DIPSTICK
DRAIN SEALING
BOLT WASHER
Figure 32. Draining Engine Oil