Specification

Engine Maintenance
6
10
WARNING: Shut off the 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.
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
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intervals, whichever occur first. More frequent service is required
when operating in adverse conditions.
WARNING: If the engine has been running, the
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muffler.
† Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
†† Every season or 25 hours if operating under heavy load or high ambient temperature.
Maintenance Schedule
Each use or
Every 5-10
Hrs.
Every Season
or 25 Hours
Every season
or 50 Hours
Every season
or 100 Hours
Service
Dates
Check Engine Oil Level
P
Change Engine Oil/Oil FIlter ††
P
Check Air Cleaner
P
Service Air Cleaner †
P
Check Spark Plug
P
Replace Spark Plug
P
Clean Cooling Fins
P
Replace Fuel Filter
P
Clean Finger Guard and around Muffler
P