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Cleaning, Maintenance, and
Lubrication Schedule
Note: This maintenance schedule
is intended solely as a general
guide. If performance decreases
or if equipment operates unusually,
check systems immediately. The
maintenance needs of each piece
of equipment will differ depending
on factors such as duty cycle,
temperature, air quality, fuel quality,
and other factors.
Note: These procedures are in addition to
the regular checks and maintenance
explained as part of the regular
operation of the engine and
equipment.
After Initial 20 Operation Hour Period:
Change engine oil.a.
Every 25 Operation Hours Thereafter:
Clean/replace air lter element.a.
Inspect/clean spark plug.b.
Every 50 Operation Hours:
Change engine oil.a.
Replace fuel lter (if equipped).b.
Check spark plug. Clean and re-gap c.
as needed.
Every 100 Operation Hours:
Replace spark plug.a.
Replace air lter element.b.
Clean fuel tank and fuel strainer.c.
Note: All maintenance procedures
scheduled for 25, 50, and 100
operation hours should be performed
at least yearly.
Every 300 Operation Hours:
Clean fuel tank and carburetor.a.
Clean carbon build-up from b.
combustion chamber.
Check oil tube condition and replace c.
as needed.
Storage
Wait for engine to cool, then clean 1.
engine with clean cloth.
When the equipment is to remain idle 2.
for longer than 20 days, prepare the
engine for storage as follows:
Change engine oil and empty fuel a.
tank.
Either leave fuel tank empty or b.
rell fuel tank with fresh unleaded
gasoline mixed with a fuel stabilizer
intended for long term engine
storage (not included). After lling,
run engine for about 5-10 minutes
to circulate the treated gasoline
through the carburetor. Wait for
engine to cool before proceeding.
Clean out area around spark plug. c.
Remove spark plug and pour one
tablespoon of engine oil into cylinder
through spark plug hole.
Reinstall spark plug, but leave spark d.
plug wire disconnected.
Pull recoil starter to distribute oil e.
in cylinder. Stop after one or two
revolutions when you feel the piston
start the compression stroke (when
you start to feel resistance).
Disconnect battery cables (if f.
equipped).
Apply a thin coat of rust preventive oil 3.
to all uncoated metal parts.