Maintenance And Storage - Subaru EX13 Service Manual

8. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

The maintenance jobs described below apply to correct use of the engine under normal
conditions .
The maintenance intervals mentioned in this section are not a guarantee that no maintenance is
required during those intervals .
For example, when the engine is used in dusty conditions, the air cleaner should be cleaned every
day, rather than every 100 hours .
8-1 DAILY MAINTENANCE (EVERY 8 HOURS OF USE)
MAINTENACE ITEMS
(1) Clean dust from engine .
(2) Check for fuel leakage . Tighten or replace parts,
if necessary .
(3) Check all parts are securely fastened . Tighten,
if necessary .
(4) Check oil level and add up to full mark .
(5) Check that the air cleaner element is clean .
Clean or replace, if necessary .
8-2 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE AFTER THE FIRST 20 HOURS
MAINTENACE ITEMS
(1) Change the crankcase oil .
8-3 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE EVERY 100 HOURS (EVERY 10 DAYS)
MAINTENACE ITEMS
(1) Change the crankcase oil .
(2) Clean the air cleaner and fuel tank outlet filter .
(3) Inspect the spark plug . Clean with gasoline or polish
with sandpaper if dirty .
8-4 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE EVERY 100 TO 200 HOURS (EVERY MONTH)
MAINTENACE ITEMS
(1) Clean the fuel strainer and fuel tank .
(2) Change the air cleaner element and fuel tank filter .
REASON / REMARKS
(1) Dust can impair operation of various parts .
Governor linkage is especially sensitive to dust .
(2) Uneconomical and dangerous .
(3) Looseness can result in vibration and accidents .
(4) Running the engine with insufficient oil can result in
serious problems, including engine seizure .
(5) A clogged air cleaner can cause power loss and
malfunction .
REASON / REMARKS
(1) Sludge is deposited during running-in .
REASON / REMARKS
(1) Contaminated oil quickens wear .
(2) A clogged air cleaner and fuel filter can cause engine
malfunction .
(3) A faulty spark plug can cause low power output and
poor starting performance .
REASON / REMARKS
(1) Contaminated fuel can cause engine malfunction .
(2) A clogged air cleaner and fuel filter can cause engine
malfunction .
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