Maintenance
Periodic Maintenance
Check Engine Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
2.Check with engine cold.
3.Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick and push it all the way down into the tube. Do Not screw into place. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level.
4.If the oil level is low, wipe off the area around the oil fill cap, remove cap and fill to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. Use oil as specified in Engine Owner’s Manual. Do Not overfill.
Important: Do Not operate the engine with the oil level below the “LOW” (or “ADD”) mark on the dipstick, or over the “FULL” mark.
Check Battery Charge
Service Interval: Monthly
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Allowing batteries to stand for an extended period of time without recharging them will result in reduced performance and service life. To preserve optimum battery performance and life, recharge batteries in storage when the open circuit voltage drops to 12.4 volts.
Note: To prevent damage due to freezing, battery should be fully charged before putting away for winter storage.
Check the voltage of the battery with a digital voltmeter. Locate the voltage reading of the battery in the table and charge the battery for the recommended time interval to bring the charge up to a full charge of 12.6 volts or greater.
Important: Make sure the negative battery cable is disconnected and the battery charger used for charging the battery has an output of 16 volts and 7 amps or less to avoid damaging the battery (see chart for recommended charger settings).
Voltage | Percent | Maximum | Charging |
Reading | Charge | Charger | Interval |
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| Settings |
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12.6 or | 100% | 16 volts/7 | No |
greater |
| amps | Charging |
|
|
| Required |
12.4 – 12.6 | 16 volts/7 | 30 Minutes | |
|
| amps |
|
12.2 – 12.4 | 16 volts/7 | 1 Hour | |
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| amps |
|
14.4 volts/4 | 2 Hours | ||
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| amps |
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14.4 volts/4 | 3 Hours | ||
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| amps |
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11.7 or less | 0% | 14.4 volts/2 | 6 Hours or |
|
| amps | More |
Recommended Jump
Starting Procedure
Service Interval: As required
1.Check the weak battery for terminal corrosion (white, green, or blue “snow”), it must be cleaned off prior to jump starting. Clean and tighten connections as necessary.
CAUTION
Corrosion or loose connections can cause unwanted electrical voltage spikes at anytime during the jump starting procedure.
Do Not attempt to jump start with loose or corroded battery terminals or damage to the engine may occur.
DANGER
Jump starting a weak battery that is cracked, frozen, has low electrolyte level, or an open/shorted battery cell, can cause an explosion resulting in serious personal injury.
Do Not jump start a weak battery if these conditions exist.
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