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SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE

8-1. Routine Maintenance

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

8 h 20 h

Wipe up spills.
Check fluid
levels. See
Section 5-4
or 5-5.
Check and clean
spark arrestor screen.
See engine manual.

50 h

Clean and
tighten weld
terminals.
Service air cleaner
element. See engine
manual.

100 h

Change oil. See
engine manual and
maintenance label.
Check
spark
plugs.
Clean and t i g h ten battery
connections (Electric
-Start models only).
Clean Fuel
sediment cup.

200 h

Replace
unreadable
labels.
Clean fuel
tank and
strainer.

300 h

Check valve
clearance.*

500 h

Repair or
replace cracked
cables.
Service welding generator
brushes and slip rings. Service
more often in dirty conditions.*

1000 h

Blow out or
vacuum inside.
During heavy
service, clean
monthly.
OR