Instruction Manual

6. MAINTENANCE
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6.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any non-road
engine repair establishment or individual.
Daily
before
starting
After
first 5
hours
Every
week or
25 hours
Every
month or
100 hours
Every 3
months or
300 hours
Every
Year
Check fuel level. Check engine
oil level.
Inspect air filter. Replace as
needed.
Check oil level in sight glass.
Check fuel line and fittings for
cracks or leaks. Replace as needed.
Tighten ramming shoe hardware.
Check external hardware.
Clean engine cooling fins.
Clean and check spark plug gap.
Change engine oil.
Replace spark plug.
Clean recoil starter.
Change ramming system
oil.*
Inspect crane lifting cable
for wear damage or abuse.
Inspect fuel filter.
Change ramming system oil after first 50 hours of operation.
Note: If engine performance is poor, check, clean and replace air filter elements as needed.
6.2 Servicing Air Cleaner
See Graphic 5
The engine is equipped with a dual element air cleaner. Service air cleaner frequently to prevent carburetor malfunction.
CAUTION: NEVER run engine without air cleaner. Severe engine damage will occur.
WARNING: NEVER use gasoline or other types of low flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner. A fire
or explosion could result.
To service:
6.2.1 Release the retaining clip and remove the air cleaner cover.
6.2.2 Remove and inspect the air filter elements. If the air filter element is dirty, clean the air filter elements as de
scribed below. Replace damaged filter elements. Always replace the paper air filter element at the scheduled interval.
6.2.3 Place the foam air filter element over the paper element and reinstall the assembled air filter elements. Insert the
open end of the air filter elements into the case as shown, so the closed end is toward the air cleaner cover.
6.2.4 Hook the bottom edge of the air cleaner cover onto the case, then secure the cover with the retaining clip.