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EngineMaintenance
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WARNING:
Shut off the engine before performing
any maintenance.
To prevent
accidental
start-up,
disconnect
the spark plug boot.
IMPORTANT: If engine
must be tipped
to transport
equipment
or to inspect or remove
grass, keep spark plug side of engine
up. Transporting
or tipping
engine spark plug down may cause
smoking,
hard starting,
spark plug fouling,
or oil saturation
of air
cleaner.
Periodic
inspection
and adjustment
of the engine is essential
if high level performance
is to be maintained.
Regular
maintenance
will also ensure a long service life. The required
service intervals
and the kind of maintenance
to be performed
are described
in the table below. Follow the hourly or calendar
intervals,
whichever
occur first. More frequent
service is required
when operating
in adverse conditions.
WARNING:
If the engine
has been running,
the
muffler
will be very hot. Be careful not to touch the
muffler.
Maintenance Schedule
Each Use or
EveryS Hrs.
¢-
Every S eason
or25Hours
Every Season
or 50 Hours
FirstSHours
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil tt
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CheckAirCleaner
V '/
ServiceAirCleaner $
V "/
Check SparkPlug
V '/
Replace SparkPlug
CleanEngine Shroud
V '/
Clean around muffler
Replace FuelFilter
V '/
EverySeason
or100Hours
Service
Dates
t Service more frequently
when used in dusty areas.
tt Every season or 25 hours if operating
under heavy load or high ambient
temperature.
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