Instructions / Assembly

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Maintenance
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE 5
MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL PARTS TO COOL.
Disconnect the spark plug wire,
keeping it away from the spark plug.
Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance
and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual and the
engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for maintenance procedures.
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WARNING
Maintenance Before Every Every
Procedure Each Use 20 Hours of Use 100 Hours
of Use
Check engine oil level X
Clean engine exterior, cooling fins and X
remove debris. Cleaning the engine top
during use is critical for proper air ow.
Check general equipment condition X
including nuts, bolts, welds, etc.
Check swing blades for sharpness X
Inspect the debris guard, remote control X
cable and throttle cable
Check tire pressure X
Check the belt for stretching, e first time X
cracking or other wear after 2 hours of use
Lubricate throttle cable and remote X
control cable with penetrating lubricant
Change the engine oil X
Replace the engine air filter cartridge X
and foam pre-filter if equipped.
Replace spark plug X
Maintenance Checklist