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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Perform these required maintenance procedures at the
frequency stated in the table. These procedures should
also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.
NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require
special tools or skills. If you are unsure about
these procedures take your unit to any non-road
engine repair establishment,
individual or
authorized service dealer.
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maintenanceor repairs w ithunit running.
Always service and repair a coolunit.
Disconnectthesparkplugwireto ensurethat
the unit cannotstart.
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement,
or repair of the
emission control devices and system may be
performed by any non-road engine repair
establishment,
individual or authorized service
dealer.
In order to assure peak performance of your engine,
inspection of the engine exhaust port may be necessary
after 50 hours of operation. If you notice lost RPM, poor
performance or general lack of acceleration, this service
may be required. If you feel your engine is in need of this
inspection, refer service to any non-road engine repair
establishment,
individual or authorized service dealer for
repair. DO NOT attempt to perform this process yourself
as engine damage may result from contaminants
involved in the cleaning process for the port.
FREQUENCY
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED
REFER
TO
Before starting engine
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel
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Every 10 hours
Clean and re-oil air filter
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Check and clean spark arrestor
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Every 25 hours
Check spark plug condition and gap
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Every 50 hours
Inspect exhaust port and spark arrestor screen for clogging or
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obstruction to assure maximum performance
levels
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Removing
the Air Filter/Muffler
Cover
WARNIN G. To avoidserious
[] personal
injury,
always turn your unit off and allow it to cool
before you clean or service it.
1.
Place the choke lever in Position 2.
NOTE: The blue choke lever must be in Position 2 to
remove the air filter/muffler
cover.
2.
Remove the four (4) screws securing the air
filter/muffler cover (Fig. 17). Use a T-20 Torx bit
screwdriver.
3.
Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force.
Blue Choke
Lever
Screws
i
Position
2
Screws
Cleaning
the Air Filter
Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation.
It is an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain
your air filter properly can result in poor performance
or
can cause permanent damage to your engine.
1.
Remove air filter/muffler cover. Refer to Removing
the Air Filter/Muffler Cover.
2. Turn cover over and look inside to locate the air filter.
Remove the air filter from inside the air filter/muffler
cover (Fig. 18).
3. Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 19). Rinse
the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water. Allow
it to dry completely.
Air Filter
Inside Muffler
Cover
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
Fig. 17
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