Use and Care Manual

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. To prevent accidental start-up, remove the safety key or
disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.
General Recommendations
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 are described in the table
below. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse
conditions.
NOTE: If engine must be tipped to transport equipment or inspect, 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.
WARNING
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Allow engine and muffler to cool before performing any
maintenance.
Maintenance Schedule
Service
First 5
Hours
Each Use
or Every
5 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
P P
Check Air Cleaner
(If Equipped)
P
Service Air Cleaner
(If Equipped)
P
Check Spark Plug
P
Replace Spark Plug
P
Clean Engine Shroud
(If Equipped)
P
Clean around muffler
P
Replace Fuel Filter
(If Equipped)
P