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SECTION 7 – MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Follow the storage procedure in the engine owner’s manual if the unit will not be

used for an extended period.

NOTE

7-1. Routine Maintenance

Recycle
engine
fluids.
Stop engine before maintaining.
See also Engine Manual and Maintenance
Label. Service engine more often if used in
severe conditions.
* To be done by Factory Authorized Service
Agent.

8 h

Wipe up spills. Check fluid levels.
See Section 4-4. OIL
Full

50 h

Clean air filter.
See Section 7-3. Clean and tighten
weld terminals.

100 h

Change oil. See
Section 7-5. Change oil filter.
See Section 7-5.
Replace fuel filter.
See Section 7-6. Clean and tighten battery
connections.

200 h 250 h

Replace
unreadable
labels.
Check spark
plugs. Check and clean
spark arrestor.
See Section 7-7.

500 h

Check valve clearance.* Repair or replace
cracked cables.

1000 h

Blow out or
vacuum inside.
During heavy
service, clean
monthly.
Check
belt
tension.
Or 1/2 in.
(13 mm)
Service welding generator
brushes and slip rings.
Service more often in dirty
conditions.*