WARNING! To prevent accidental start-up, shut off
the engine and remove the ignition key before
performing any type of engine maintenance.
high level performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance
will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals
and the type of maintenance to be performed are described
in the table below. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals,
whichever occur first. More frequent service is required when
operating in adverse conditions.
Maintenance Schedule
Changing Engine Oil
NOTE: Check the oil level before each use and after every five
hours of operation to be sure correct oil level is maintained. Refer
Drain fuel from tank by running engine until the fuel tank is
empty. Be sure fuel fill cap is secure.
2.
3.
Tip engine to drain oil into the container. Used oil must be
disposed of at a proper collection center.
Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it securely. 5.
Oil Drain
Oil Plug
Figure 7-1
Refill with the recommended oil and check the oil level,
Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick securely.7.
CAUTION: Thoroughly wash your hands with soap
and water as soon as possible after handling
used oil.
NOTE:
friendly to the environment. Take it to a recyling center or other
collection center.
Oil Recommendations
When adding oil to the engine, refer to viscosity chart below.
quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile
manufacturer’s requirements for service classification SG, SF.
Motor oils classified SG, SF will show this designation on the
container.
-30º -20º -10º 0º
0º 20º 40º-20º
5W-30
0W-30
-40º
Synthetic
-30º -20º -10º 0º
0º 20º 40º-20º
5W-30
0W-30
-40º
Synthetic
CAUTION:
2-stroke engine oil. It could shorten the engine’s
service life.
TasksF.Each Use or
Evers.
Every Season
Every Season
or 5s.
Every Season
00rs.
Service Dates
Check engine oil
Change engine oil
Check spark plug
Service spark plug
Clean exhaust area
Engine Maintenance
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