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9. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
9-1 DAILY MAINTENANCE
Every day before operating engine, check the following items :
9-2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Periodic maintenance is vital to safe and efficient operation of engine.
Check the table below for periodic maintenance intervals.
It is also necessary to conduct the maintenance and adjustments on the emission-related parts
listed below to keep the emission control system effective;
(1) Throttle body and
internal parts
(2) Cold start enrichment
system, if applicable
(3) Intake manifold, if
applicable
(4) Air cleaner elements
(5) Spark plug
(6) Magneto or electronic
ignition system
(7) Spark advance/retard
system, if applicable
(8) Exhaust manifold, if
applicable
(9) Hoses, belts, connectors,
and assemblies
The following maintenance schedule is based on the normal engine operation.
Should the engine be operated in extremely dusty condition or in heavier loading condition, the
maintenance interval must be shortened depending on the contamination of oil, clogging of filter
elements, wear of parts, and so on.
MAINTENANCE ITEMS REMARKS
1) Clean away dust and chaff from engine. Governor linkage is especially sensetive to dust.
2) Check fuel leakage from fuel system. If any,
retighten fasteners or replace necessary parts.
3) Inspect for loose hardware and retighten if
necessary.
Loose bolts and nuts may come off and result in
breakage of other parts.
4) Check oil level and add to full level.
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