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From the day that you start your new engine for the first time, your engine is on a road to the engine
graveyard. Only you have control over how long it takes to get there. The secret to a long life for your
new piece of equipment is called engine maintenance. Each time the piston goes up and down or the
crankshaft make a revolution, a small amount of wear occurs, not measurable to you. The control you
have over this wear determines engine life. Dirt entering an engine is the main reason for premature
wear. Here are some of the things that you have control over that cause premature engine failure:
Dirt entering the internal parts of your engine.
1.
Engine oil and filters not changed at regular intervals.
2.
Engine cooling fins plugged with debris, causing overheating.
3.
Governor linkage sticking or binding, causing over speeding.
4.
Operating the engine with abnormal or excessive loads, overheating it.
5.
Using engine oil types not recommended in your owners manual.
6.
Using non-original parts such as air & oil filters.
7.
All of the above problems can be avoided with a few simple maintenance practices. The GA series
Honda and Robin engines are designed with systems built-in to prevent such things as dirt from
entering the engine or keeping the engine from overheating while it is running. These systems work
very well, but do require periodic maintenance to be performed on them. Start out right by reading
your owners manual before you operate the engine. Here's a list of things that you can do to give your
engine a long life span:
Change the oil and filter at recommended intervals, more frequently when dirty conditions exist
1.
- use recommended oil.
Replace the air filter whenever it becomes dirty - cleaning of paper filters is not recommended.
2.
Clean your engine regularly, making sure the cooling fins are clean of debris - use compressed
3.
air.
Use clean fresh fuel and store it with a fuel additive when you put it away when not in use -
4.
leave the tank at least half full with fuel stabilizer.
Always use original equipment parts to insure a quality fit every time - an improper air filter can
5.
ruin an engine in a few minutes of dirty operation.
These maintenance procedures are not complicated and can be done easily by most end users.
Besides the normal procedures listed above, always be aware of any change in your engines
operation or unusual noises or vibrations. Have these checked immediately if you don't know what's
causing them. Check for any loose bolts and make sure the governor linkage is not binding.
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Prevention is better then cure
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