LITTLE
WONDER HPV VAC
MAINTENANCE / STORAGE
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Stop engine and remove the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance.
Keep the engine’s cooling air intake clear of debirs for best performance.
Keep all hardware tight.
Clean air cleaner daily. See engine manual for details.
Check oil level daily. Top off as needed.
After each use, run the vac with an empty bag to clear any material that may remain in the housing.
Change engine oil after the first 5 hours of operation. Then change as recommended by the engine manufacturer.
1.Remove drain plug and drain oil while engine is warm.
2.Replace drain plug, remove fill plug and fill with new oil. Little Wonder recommends SAE 30 oil whenever applicable.
3.Start and run engine for 30 seconds. Stop engine.
4.Wait 30 seconds, then
5.Top off if necessary. See engine manual for details.
STORAGE
To prevent possible explosion or ignition of vaporized fuel, do not store equipment with fuel in tank or carburetor in an enclosure with open flame (for example, a furnace or water heater pilot).
Before the equipment is put into storage for any period exceeding 30 days, the following steps should be completed.
1.Drain all fuel from the fuel tank and fuel lines.
2.Start the engine and run until all the fuel is used from the carburetor float bowl and the engine stops.
3.While the engine is still warm, drain the crankcase oil and replace with the proper weight oil corresponding to the season the equipment will be next used.
4.Remove the spark plug and squirt a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder. Slowly pull the starter a few times to distribute oil in the cylinder and reinstall the spark plug.
5.Top off if necessary. See engine manual for details.
To put the equipment into service after an extended period of storage.
1.Check for loose parts and tighten if necessary.
2.Fill the fuel tank and then check the engine oil level.
3.Start the engine and check for fuel leaks. Repair any leaks before operating the unit.
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