13. MAINTENANCE and STORING
Thefollowingmaintenancejobsapplywhentheengineis operatedcorrectlyundernormalconditions.Theindicated maintenanceintervalsareby no meansguaranteesformaintenancefreeoperationsduringtheseintervals.
For example, if the engine is operated in extremely dusty conditions, the air cleaner should be cleaned every day, instead of every 50 hours.
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Checks and maintenance | Reasons for requiring them | ||
Removedustfromwhateverpartswhich | Thegovernorlinkage | isespeciallysusceptible to dust. | |
accumulateddust. |
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Checkexternalfuelleakage. | If any,retightenor | Not only wasteful but | also dangerous. |
replace. |
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Checkscrewtightening. | If anylooseone is found, | Loosescrewsandnuts | will result in vibration |
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Check oil level in crankcase and add up as necessary If the engine is operated without sufficient oil, it will fail.
13-2 EVERY20HOURS CHECKS and MAINTENANCE
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Checks and maintenance | Reasons for requiring them |
Change crankcase oil | To remove |
13-3 EVERY 50 HOURS(10DAY) CHECKS and MAINTENANCE
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Checks and maintenance
Change crankcase oil
Cleanair cleaner
Checkspark plug. Ifcontaminated,wash in
gasoline or polish with emery paper.
Reasons for requirhg them Contaminated oil acceralates wear. Cloggedaircleaner harmsengineoperation. Output power is reducedandstarting
is made difficult.
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134EVERY 100 - 200 HOURS(MONTHLY) CHECKS and MAINTENANCE
Checks and maintenance | Reasons for requiring them |
Clean fuel filter and fuel tank. | The engine will be out of order |
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Clean contact breaker points. | The engine output drops. |