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IV. S E R V I C E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
1. MAINTENANCE INTERVALLS
Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and
make in-between checks. This will help you obtain
maximum engine life.
Maintenance Operation
A. Check Motor Oil Level
B. Clean Engine
C. Clean Flywheel Guard
D. Clean Strainer
E. Service Air Cleaner
F. Change Motor Oil
Inspect Spark Arrester
G.
(Optional Accessory)
H. Clean Cooling System
I. Replace or Clean Spark Plug
K. Remove Combustion Deposits
1 Change oil after first 5 hours
2 Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborn debris is present
A. Check motor oil level
Check after each 8 hours of operation. Be sure oil level
is maintained.
Remove oil dipstick and wipe oil from dipstick with clean
cloth. Screw dipstick firmly into place until cap bottoms
on tube. Remove to check oil level.
Dipstick assembly must be firmly assembled into tube
when engine is operating.
B. Clean engine
Remove dirt and debris with a cloth or brush. Cleaning
with a forceful spray of water is not recommended as
water could contaminate the fuel system.
10
Caution: To prevent accidental starting when ser-
Daily
Weekly
or every
8 hours
2
1
2
C. Clean flywheel guard
Clean the area shown as often as needed to prevent
overheating and engine damage.
Caution
To assure smooth operation, keep governor linkage,
springs and controls free of debris.
Periodically clean muffler area to remove all dirt and
combustible debris.
vicing the unit, always remove the spark
plug or wire from the spark plug.
Monthly
25 hours
50 hours
Yearly
100 hours
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