WARNING: Shut off the engine before performing any type of maintenance. To prevent accidental
IMPORTANT: If engine must be tipped to transport equipment or to inspect, keep spark plug side of en- gine up. Transporting or tipping engine with spark plug down may cause smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling, or oil saturation of air cleaner.
Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if high level performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals and the type of mainte- nance to be performed are described in the table below. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions.
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Maintaining
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Tasks | First 5 | Each Use or | Every Season | Every Season | Every Season | Service Dates |
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Oil Service
•Check oil level regularly.
•Be sure correct oil level is maintained. Check every five hours or daily before starting engine. See oil checking procedure in the Operation section.
Oil Change
IMPORTANT: Be sure to check engine on a level surface with the engine stopped. Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining.
1.Drain fuel from tank by running engine until the fuel tank is empty. Be sure fuel fill cap is secure.
2.Place suitable oil collection container under oil drain plug.
3.Remove oil drain plug, Figure
4.Tip engine to drain oil into the container. Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center.
5.Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it securely.
6.Refill with the recommended oil and check the oil level, refer to Operation section for instructions.
7.Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick securely.
IMPORTANT: Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for pro- longed periods. Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil.
Oil Drain
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NOTE: Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment. We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local service station for reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground.
WARNING: Shut off the engine before performing any type of maintenance. To prevent accidental
Before tipping engine or equipment to drain oil, drain fuel from tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to check engine on a level surface with the engine stopped. Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining.
