MAINTENANCE
Engine Lubricant:
Drain the lubricant and replace with fresh, clean lubricant.
Spark Plug:
nDisconnect spark plug wire and remove the spark plug. Pour about a teaspoon of clean,
nLeaving the spark plug out, pull the starter cord two or three times to coat the inside of the cylinder wall.
nInspect the sparkplug and clean or replace, as necessary.
nReinstall the spark plug, but leave the spark plug wire disconnected.
Air Filter:
nClean the air filter.
Hoses and Pump:
Flush the injec tion hose with clean water for
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
starter about 6 times. This should remove most of the liquid from the pump.
Handle:
nPull the handle release knob out and lower the handle to the down position.
PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE
nPull the starter grip with rope three or four times to clean lubricant from the combustion chamber.
nRemove spark plug from the cylinder. Wipe lubricant from the spark plug and return it to the cylinder.
nReconnect the spark plug wire.
nRefuel the machine as describedearlier in the operator’s manual.
Maintenance Items | Each Use | 20 hours | 50 hours |
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Check and refill engine lubricant | • |
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Change engine lubricant * |
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Clean spark plug |
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Clean air cleaner |
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Replace air cleaner element |
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Clean fuel cap |
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Clean and adjust spark plug and electrodes |
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Replace spark plug |
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Remove carbon from cylinder head ** |
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Check and adjust valve clearance ** |
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Clean and adjust carburetor ** |
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Check fuel lines |
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*Initial lubricant change should be performed after first twenty hours of operation. Thereafter change lubricant every fifty hours. Dispose of waste lubricant safely and responsibly. Do not pour into sewage drains, onto garden soil or into open streams. Your local zoning or environmental regulations will give you more detailed instructions on proper disposal.
**As to the procedures for these items, consult your nearest Subaru service dealer.
