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maIntenance Intervals
COMPONENT/
SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
REQ'D
SKILL
LEVEL
DAILY OR
BEFORE
USE
EVERY
REFUEL
3 MONTHS
OR 90
HOURS
YEARLY
600 HOURS
Air Filter Inspect/Clean
1 I / C * R *
Choke Shutter Inspect/Clean
1 I / C
Fuel Filter Inspect/Replace
1 I * I / R *
Fuel Cap Gasket Inspect/Replace 1
I * R *
Fuel System Inspect/Replace
1 I (3) * I (3) *
Spark Plug Inspect/Clean
1 I / C / R *
Cooling System Inspect/Clean
2 I / C
Muffler Spark Arrestor Inspect/Clean/Replace
2 I / C / R *
Cylinder Exhaust Port Inspect/Clean/Decarbon
2 I / C
Drive Shaft (Flex Cable
Models)
Grease
2 I (1)
Gear Housing Grease
2 I (2)
Recoil Starter Rope Inspect/Clean
1 I / C *
Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten/Replace
1 I *
(2) Apply POWER BLENDX
TM
grease every 50 hours of use.
(3) Low evaporative fuel tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity.
* Replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES:
I = INSPECT, R = REPLACE, C = CLEAN
IMPORTANT NOTE
- Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the
frequency of required maintenance.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES:
(1) Apply POWER BLENDX
TM
grease every 25 hours of use.
aIr fIlter
Level 1.
Parts required: REPOWER
TM
AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT.
1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from
entering the carburetor throat when the air lter is removed. Brush
accumulated dirt from air cleaner area.
2. Remove air lter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover.
3. Remove air lter and lightly brush debris from lter. Replace lter
if it is damaged, fuel soaked, very dirty, or the rubber sealing edges
are deformed.
4. If lter can be reused, be certain it:
• Fits tightly in the air lter cavity.
• Is installed with the original side out.
5. Install air lter cover.