Little Wonder 8221, 8271 manual Maintenance Schedule, Frequency Maintenance Required

Leaded gasoline is not recommended and must not be used on models where exhaust emissions are regulated.

a.Gasoline/Alcohol blends: Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for Kohler engines. Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not approved.

b.Gasoline/Ether blends: Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by volume) are approved as a fuel for Kohler engines. Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved.

Maintenance Schedule:

2.Fuel Warnings: Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved containers, in well-ventilated, unoccupied buildings, a way from sparks or flames. Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is hot or running, since spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from ignition. Do not start the engine near spilled fuel. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.

a.To minimize gum deposits in fuel system and to insure easy starting, do not use gasoline left over from the previous season.

b.Do not add oil to the gasoline.

c.Do not overfill the fuel tank.

d.Filler neck should not contain fuel.

FREQUENCY		MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
	•	Fill the fuel tank
	•	Check the engine oil level and fill, if needed,
		to the proper level
	•	Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose,
		or damaged parts
	•	Check the air intake and cooling areas for debris
Daily or Before Starting the Engine		and clean as necessary
	•	Check the operation of the safety switch
	•	Check for excessive vibration, loose, or damaged parts
		on the unit
	•	Inspect and clean the Hose and Discharge Nozzle
		of clogging debris
	•	Inspect the condition of all warning labels and replace
		if necessary
	•	Inspect for excessive vibration, loose, or damaged
Every 5 hours of Usage		parts on the unit
	•	Check the engine oil level and fill, if needed, to the proper level
	•	Change the engine oil as instructed in this manual
Every 100 hours of Usage	•	Remove the cooling shrouds of the engine and
		clean the cooling areas of dust, dirt, or debris
	•	Change the engine oil filter as instructed in
Every 200 hours of Usage		this manual
	•	Check the engine spark plugs condition and gap
Every 250 hours of Usage	•	Service the engine’s Heavy-Duty Air Cleaner, including
		replacing the Main Element, as instructed in this manual
Every 500 hours of Usage	•	Service the engine’s Heavy-Duty Air Cleaner, including
		replacing the Inner Element, as instructed in this manual

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See the Kohler Engine Owner’s Manual for additional required maintenance.