Engine Manual

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12. Start and run the engine without load for approximately 5 minutes. This will ensure that the fresh engine oil is distributed
to each friction surface.
Note:
Dispose of used engine oil and oil filters in accordance with local environmental regulations.
Figure 15 Oil Dipstick
3.5.3 Check and Clean the Air Filter
Refer to the Operation Manual for the equipment using this engine.
3.5.4 Replace the Air Filter
Refer to the Operation Manual for the equipment using this engine.
3.5.5 Check, Adjust and Replace the Spark Plugs
Damaged, loose, or improperly adjusted spark plugs can overheat or cause engine problems such as misfiring, hesitation, or
knocking. Check the spark plugs after every 500 hours of operation
CAUTION
Hazardous voltage.
Electrical shock can cause injury.
Do not touch wires while the engine is running. Stop the engine and disconnect the battery
leads, negative (-) lead first, before servicing the engine.
WARNING
Hot engine and exhaust system.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do not work on the engine until it cools.
Servicing the exhaust system. Hot parts can cause severe injury or death. Do not touch hot engine parts. The engine and
exhaust system components become extremely hot during operation.
Required materials:
• Spark plug wrench
• Torque wrench
• Spark plug gap tool
• Clean, dry cloth
• Replacement spark plugs. See spark plug specifications in the Specifications section.
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