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Maintenance
Many maintenance procedures, including any not detailed in this manual, will need to be performed by a qualified technician for safety. If you
have any doubts about your ability to safely service the equipment or engine, have a qualified technician service the equipment instead.
Power
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication Schedule
Note: This maintenance schedule is intended solely as a general guide. If performance decreases or if equipment operates unusually, check
systems immediately. The maintenance needs of each piece of equipment will differ depending on factors such as duty cycle, temperature,
air quality, fuel quality, and other factors.
Note: The following procedures are in addition to the regular checks and maintenance explained as part of the regular operation of the engine
and equipment.
ACCIDENTAL STARTING: Turn the fuel selector to the “OFF” position, wait for the engine to cool, and disconnect the spark plug cable
before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
EQUIPMENT FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise, vibration, or excess smoking occurs, have the problem
corrected before further use.
WARNING
Procedure
Monthly or
every 8 hr.
of use
Replace fuel line if necessary
Before
Each Use
Every 3 mo.
or 50 hr.
of use
Every 6 mo.
or 100 hr.
of use
Every
2 Years
Yearly or
every 300 hr.
of use
1. Brush off outside of engine
2. Check engine oil level
3. Check air filter
Change engine oil
Clean/replace air cleaner
1. Check and clean spark plug
2. Check and clean spark arrestor
1. Check/adjust idle speed
2. Check/adjust valve clearance
3. Clean fuel tank, strainer
and carburetor
4. Clean carbon build-up from
combustion chamber
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