maintenance

DAILY

„„Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and control area.

„„Clean or replace the air cleaner elements as necessary. Check and retighten all fasteners as necessary.

„„Check the spring box and bellows for oil leaks. Repair or replace as needed.

EVERY 50 HOURS

„„Inspect in-line fuel filter (Part Number 26365012A3, Figure 12) and replace if necessary.

Figure 12. In-Line Fuel Filter

„„Remove and clean the spark plug, then adjust the spark gap to 0.024~0.028 inch (0.6~0.7 mm).

EVERY 80 to 100 HOURS

„„Remove the air cleaner cover. Loosen and remove the 2 screws that hold the cover to the air cleaner assembly. If the primary element (Figure 13) is dirty, wash it with gasoline or kerosene. Then dip it in engine oil (SAE10W-30) and wring the element so that 25 to 30 cc of engine oil remains on the element.

of 10W-30 SE, SF or higher grade motor oil. Oil should be midway in sight glass. Break in oil should be changed after first 50 hours.

OIL FILL PLUG

SIGHT GLASS

OIL DRAIN PLUG

Figure 14. Oil Drain Plug

EVERY 6 MONTHS

„„Clean the inside of the fuel tank with solvent.

„„Inspect and clean fuel strainer (Figure 15). Replace strainer if necessary.

FUEL

STRAINER

Figure 15. Fuel Strainer

EVERY 2 YEARS

„„Replace the fuel line every 2 years even if there is no visible damage.

PRIMARY

ELEMENT

Figure 13. Air Cleaner Primary Element

EVERY 200 HOURS

„„Remove the oil drain plug on foot housing (Figure 14) and drain the oil. Refill with approximately 1.7 pint (800 cc)

Long Term Storage

„„Slide the throttle lever to the STOP position. „„Drain any fuel including in the fuel hose.

„„Replace lubrication oil and apply grease to lubrication points.

„„Cover the air intake on the air cleaner and the exhaust outlet on the muffler.

„„Store unit indoors covered with plastic sheet in moisture free and dust free location out of direct sunlight.

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MTX80SD specifications

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