Hitachi E43 English, Periodic Maintenance Schedule, Engine Oil Change, Oil Capacity, Air Filter

English

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Daily	Every	Every	Every
Before	3 mos./	6 mos./	year or
Starting	50 hrs.	100 hrs.	300 hrs.

*Engine Oil	Check Level	X
	Change	X
*Air Cleaner	Check	X
	Clean	X (1)
*Sediment Cup	Clean	X
*Spark Plug	Clean-Readjust	X
	Replace	X
Spark Arrester	Clean	X
Vibration Isolators	Check-Tighten	X
*Valve	Check	X (2)
Clearance	-Readjust	X (2)
*Fuel tank & filter	Clean	X (2)
*Fuel line	Check	Every 2 years (replace if necessary)(2)

*Emission related items

(1)Service more frequently when used in dusty areas

(2)An authorized HITACHI Service Center should service these items or authorized Honda Service Center. For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.

ENGINE OIL CHANGE

Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure complete and rapid draining.

1.Remove oil fill plug and drain plug to drain oil as shown in Fig.15.

2.Reinstall drain plug. Tighten the plug securely.

3.Fill engine crankcase with recommended oil (See page9). Check oil level (Fig.16).

4.Reinstall oil filler cap.

		UPPER LIMIT
	OIL FILLER CAP
OIL DRAIN PLUG		LOWER LIMIT
TRAY	Fig.15	Fig.16

OIL CAPACITY
HITACHI Model	Quarts	Liters
E43	1.16	1.10
E60	1.16	1.10
E71	1.16	1.10

Wash your hands with soap and water after handling used oil.

Please dispose of used motor oil and containers in a manner that will not harm the natural environment. We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local service station or recycling center for reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash, pour it on the ground or down the drain.

NOTE: Never operate the generator without oil cap tightly secured. Failure to do so could cause oil to spill out of the engine.

AIR FILTER

Adirty air cleaner will restrict airflow to the carburetor. To prevent carburetor malfunction, service the air filter regularly. Service more frequently when operating the generator in extremely dusty areas.

WARNING: Using gasoline or flammable solvent to clean the filter element can cause a fire or explosion. Use only soapy water or nonflammable solvent.

NOTE: Never run the generator without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will result.

1.Unsnap the air cleaner cover clips, remove the air cleaner cover, and remove the element as shown in Fig.17.

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