Mitsubishi GB17GPV Instruction Manual page 5

Maintenance Instructions
Accidental Starts can cause severe
injury or death.
Disconnect and ground spark plug
lead(s) before servicing.
Maintenance Table
First 5 Hours of operation
• Change Oil
Every 8 Hours of operation or Daily
• Check engine oil level
• Clean area around muffler and controls
Every 25 Hours of operation or Annually
• Clean air filter
Every 50 Hours of operation or Annually
• Change engine oil
• Check muffler and spark arrester (if installed)
Annually
• Replace air filter
• Replace spark plug
• Clean air cooling system
Oil Recommendations
• We recommend the use of our Warranty Certified oils
for best performance. Other high-quality detergent oils
are acceptable if classified for service SF, SG, SH, SJ or
higher.
• Do not use special additives.
• Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity
for the engine. Use the chart to select the best viscosity
for the outdoor temperature range expected.
WARNING
Before working on engine or equipment, disable engine as
follows:
1) Disconnect spark plug lead(s).
2) Disconnect negative (–) battery cable from battery.
Check Oil Level
NOTE: To prevent extensive engine wear or damage,
never run engine with oil level below or above
operating range indicator on dipstick.
Ensure engine is cool. Clean oil fill/dipstick areas of any
debris.
1. Remove dipstick; wipe oil off.
2. Reinsert dipstick into tube; rest on oil fill neck; turn
counterclockwise until cap drops down to lowest point
of thread leads; do not thread cap onto tube.
a. Remove dipstick; check oil level. Level should be at
top of indicator on dipstick.
b. Remove oil fill plug. Level should be up to point of
overflowing filler neck.
3. If oil is low, add oil up to point of overflowing filler
neck.
4. Reinstall dipstick or oil fill plug and tighten
securely.
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