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Multiquip GAC3.6HZ manual Maintenance, Daily, Weekly, Engine Oil, Engine Air Cleaner

Models: GAC3.6HZ

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Maintenance

Perform the scheduled maintenance procedures as defined by Table 5 and below:

Daily

„„Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and control area. Clean or replace the air cleaner elements as necessary. Check and retighten all fasteners as necessary.

Weekly

„„Remove the fuel filter cap and clean the inside of the fuel tank.

„„Remove or clean the filter at the bottom of the tank.

„„Remove and clean the spark plug (Figure 23), then adjust the spark gap to 0.024 ~0.028 inch (0.6~0.7 mm). This unit has electronic ignition, which requires no adjustments.

Figure 23. Spark Plug Gap

Engine Oil

1.Drain the engine oil when the oil is warm as shown in Figure 24.

2.Remove the oil drain bolt and sealing washer and allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.

3.Replace engine oil with recommended type oil as listed in Table 4. For engine oil capacity, see Table 2 (engine specifications). DO NOT overfill.

4.Install drain bolt with sealing washer and tighten securely.

Figure 24. Draining Engine Oil

Engine Air Cleaner

1.Remove the air cleaner cover and foam filter element as shown in Figure 25.

DANGER

DO NOT use gasoline as a cleaning solvent, the possibility exists of fire or explosion which can cause damage to the equipment and severe bodily harm or even DEATH!

2.Clean foam element in warm, soapy water or nonflammable solvent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Dip the element in clean engine oil and completely squeeze out the excess oil from the element before installing.

Figure 25. Engine Air Cleaner

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GAC3.6HZ specifications

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