MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency
stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any
seasonal tune-up.
NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or
skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your
unit to any non-road engine repair establishment, individual
or authorized service dealer.
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission
control devices and system may be performed by any non-
road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized
service dealer.
WARNING:
To prevent serious injury, never perform
maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always service
and repair a cool unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to
ensure that the unit cannot start.
FREQUENCY
Before starting engine
Every 10 hours
First change at 10 hours
Every 25 hours
Every 25 hours
10 hours on new engine
Every 25 hours
Every 25 hours
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel
Check oil
Clean and re-oil air filter
Change oil
Change oil
Clean spark arrestor
Check rocker arm to valve
clearance and adjust
Check rocker arm to valve
clearance and adjust
Check spark plug
condition and gap
CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL
CAUTION:
damage to the unit, always maintain the proper oil level
in the crankcase. Never operate the unit with the oil
level below the bottom of the dipstick.
The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in
the crankcase cannot be overemphasized. Check oil before each
use:
1.
Stop the engine and allow oil to drain into the crankcase.
2. Place the unit on a flat, level surface to get a proper oil level
reading.
3. Keep dirt, grass clippings and other debris out of the engine.
Clean the area around the oil fill plug/dipstick before removing
it.
4. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick and wipe off oil. Reinsert it all
the way back in.
5.
Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick and check the oil level. Oil should
SEE
be up to the top of the dipstick (Fig. 19).
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Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick
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Add 1.4-1.5 Oz.
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(41-44 ml)
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6. If the level is low, add a small amount of oil to the oil fill hole
and recheck (Fig. 20). Repeat this procedure until the oil level
reaches the top of the dipstick.
Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick
NOTE: Do not overfill the unit.
NOTE: Make sure the O-ring is in place on the oil fill plug/dipstick
when checking and changing the oil (Fig. 20).
CHANGING THE OIL
CAUTION:
handling the unit.
For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours of operation.
Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil will flow freely and
carry away more impurities.
1. Unplug spark plug boot to prevent accidental starting.
2. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick.
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To prevent extensive engine wear and
O-Ring
Full
Top of Dipstick
Fig. 19
O-Ring
Oil Fill Hole
Fig. 20
Wear gloves to prevent injury when