10. MAINTENANCE AND
STORAGE
The following maintenance schedule applies to the
engines operated correctly under
normal
conditions.
The indicated maintenance schedule does not necessarily guarantee maintenance- free operations
during the intervals.
For example, if an engine is operated
in
extremely dusty condition,
its
air cleaner should be cleaned
every day instead of every 50 hours.
10- 1 DAILY CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE
Checks and maintenance works
Reasons for requiring the maintenance work
Remove dust, dirt, .debris, grass and any foreign
obstacles from cylinder, cylinder head, and
carburetor.
(1
) Engine., overheats,
(2)
Engine does not operate properly.
Check fuel leakage. If leakage is found, tighten
the loose joint and/or
replace leaking part.
Danger of fire.
Check bolts and nuts for
looseness.
Tighten the
loose bolt and/or
nut if any.
Engine malfunctions causing damages
to
the engine
and/or
the equipment.
Check oil level and
fill
up as
necessary.
Insufficient oil
causes engine seizure.
10-2 EVERY 50 HOURS (10 DAYS) CHECK AND MAINTENANCE
Checks and maintenance
works
Reasons for requiring the maintenance work
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Clean air cleaner.
(See instruction for
use)
Clogged air cleaner causes poor engine operation.
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Clean the spark
plug.
(See instruction for
use)
Durty sparkplug causing poor
engine operation and
/or poor
starting.
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10-3 EVERY 150 HOURS (MONTHLY) CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE
Checks and maintenance
works
Reasons for requiring the maintenance work
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Clean the fuel
filter.
The engine will be o u t o f
order.
Checks and maintenance
works
Reasons for requiring the maintenance work
Clean the fuel
filter.
The engine will be o u t o f
order.
Clean and/or adjust
the spark plug.
(See instruction for use)
Remove
the
carbon deposit from the exhaust
port.
Power drop and hard
starting.
Power drop.
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Clean and/or adjust
the spark plug.
(See instruction for use)
Power drop and hard
starting.
Remove
the
carbon deposit from the exhaust
Power drop.
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