EngineMaintenance
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WARNING:
Shut offthe
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.
MaintenanceSchedule
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.
Each Useor
EveryS Hrs.
,/
EverySeason
or 25 Hours
Every Season
or SO Hours
Every Season
or 100Hours
Service
Dates
FirstSHours
Check Engine Oil Level
ChangeEngine Oil ff
_/
_/
Check Air Cleaner
V /
ServiceAir Cleanerf
M/
Check SparkPlug
V /
Replace SparkPlug
V /
CleanEngine Shroud
V /
Cleanaround muffler
V /
Replace FuelFilter
V /
f Service more frequently
when used in dusty areas.
ff Every season or 25 hours if operating
under heavy load or high ambient
temperature.