Preparations For Storage - Subaru Robin Engines SX17 Instructions For Use Manual

4. ENGINE OIL CHANGE (See Fig. 7-④,⑤)
Initial oil change : After 20 hours of operation
Thereafter : Every 50 hours of operation
(1) When changing oil, stop the engine and loosen the drain
plug. Drain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil
drains quickly and completely.
CAUTION
To prevent injury, pay attention to the hot oil.
(2) Re-install the drain plug before refilling oil.
Oil capacity (Upper level) :
SX17/21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.3 (0.6)
SX30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.8 (1.0)
(3) Refer to page 5 for the recommended oil.
■ Always use the best grade and clean oil. Contaminated oil,
poor quality oil and shortage of oil cause damage to engine
or shorten the engine life.
5. CLEANING FUEL CUP (See Fig. 7-⑥,⑦)
WARNING
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(1) To examine a fuel cap, remove three or four bolts from baffle
and remove baffle. Then, please remove speed control lever
knob, two bolts and two nuts from Front cover and remove
Front cover. (See Fig.7-⑥)
❶ BAFFLE
❷ FRONT COVER
❸ SPEED CONTROL LEVER KNOB
(2) Inspect fuel cup for water and dirt. (See Fig.7-⑦-❶)
(3) To remove water and dirt, close the fuel valve and remove
the fuel cup.
(4) After removing dirt and water, wash the fuel cup with
kerosene or gasoline. Reinstall securely to prevent leakage.
6. HIGH ALTITUDE ENGINE OPERATION
■ Please have an authorized Robin America service dealer
modify this engine if it is to be run continuously above 5000
feet (1500 meters). Failure to do so, may result in poor
engine performance, spark plug fouling, hard starting, and
increased emissions.
■ Carburetor modification by an authorized Robin America
service dealer will improve performance and allow that this
engine meets EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and
California ARB (Air Resources Board) emission standards
throughout its useful life.
■ An engine converted for high altitudes can not be run at
5000 feet or lower. In doing so, the engine will overheat and
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cause serious engine damage.
Please have an authorized Robin America service dealer
restore high altitude modified engines to the original factory
specification before operating below 5000 feet.

8. PREPARATIONS FOR STORAGE

1. DISCHARGE FUEL (See Fig. 8-①)
WARNING
If you do not use the engine more than 1 month, discharge fuel
to prevent gum in the fuel system and carburetor parts.
■ Remove the fuel cup, place it over a container and open the
fuel valve to discharge fuel from the fuel tank.
■ Remove the drain screw of the carburetor float chamber
and discharge fuel.
2. ENGINE OIL
■ Change the engine oil with fresh oil.
■ Remove the spark plug, pour about 0.2 Oz (5 cc) of engine
oil into the cylinder, slowly pull the starter handle of the
recoil starter 2 or 3 times, and reinstall the spark plug.
3. CLEAN AND STORE
■ Slowly pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt
and leave it in that position.
■ Clean the engine thoroughly with an oiled cloth, put the
cover on, and store the engine indoors in a well ventilated,
low humidity area.
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