Subaru ER12 User Manual

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16.MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
The maintenance jobs described below apply to correct use of the engine under normal conditions
The maintenance intervals mentioned in this section are not a guarantee that no maintenance is required
during those intervals
For example, when the engine is used in dusty conditions, the air cleaner should be cleaned every day, rather
than every 100 hours
16-1 DAILY MAINTENANCE (EVERY 8 HOURS OF USE)
16-2 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE AFTER THE FIRST 20 HOURS
16-3 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE EVERY 100 HOURS (EVERY 10 DAYS)
MAINTENACE ITEMS REASON / REMARKS
(1) Change the crankcase oil
(2) Clean oil filter
(1) Sludge is deposited during running-in
(2) Insufficient oil causes engine failure
16-4 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE EVERY 100 TO 200 HOURS (EVERY MONTH)
MAINTENACE ITEMS REASON / REMARKS
(1) Clean dust from engine
(2) Check for fuel leakage Tighten or replace parts,
if necessary
(3) Check all parts are securely fastened Tighten,
if necessary
(4) Check oil level and add up to full mark
(5) Check that the air cleaner element is clean
Clean or replace, if necessary
(1) Dust can impair operation of various parts
Governor linkage is especially sensitive to dust
(2) Uneconomical and dangerous
(3) Looseness can result in vibration and accidents
(4) Running the engine with insufficient oil can result in
serious problems, including engine seizure
(5) A clogged air cleaner can cause power loss and
malfunction
MAINTENACE ITEMS REASON / REMARKS
(1) Change the crankcase oil
(2) Clean the air cleaner
(3) Inspect the spark plug Clean with gasoline or
polish with sandpaper if dirty
(4) Clean oil filter
(1) Contaminated oil quickens wear
(2) A clogged air cleaner can cause engine
malfunction
(3) A faulty spark plug can cause low power output
and poor starting performance
(4) Insufficient oil causes engine failure
MAINTENACE ITEMS REASON / REMARKS
(1) Clean the fuel strainer and fuel tank

(2) Change the air cleaner element
(3) Clean and adjust the spark plug electrode
(1) Contaminated fuel can cause engine malfunction
(2) A clogged air cleaner can cause engine
malfunction
(3) Cause low power output and poor starting
performance

Subaru ER12 Specifications

General

Brand	Subaru
Model	ER12
Category	Engine
Language	English