maintenance
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.
Check the spring box and bellows for oil leaks. Repair or replace as needed.
EVERY 50 HOURS
Inspect
Figure 12. In-Line Fuel Filter
Remove and clean the spark plug, then adjust the spark gap to 0.024~0.028 inch (0.6~0.7 mm).
EVERY 80 to 100 HOURS
Remove the air cleaner cover. Loosen and remove the 2 screws that hold the cover to the air cleaner assembly. If the primary element (Figure 13) is dirty, wash it with gasoline or kerosene. Then dip it in engine oil
of
OIL FILL PLUG
SIGHT GLASS
OIL DRAIN PLUG
Figure 14. Oil Drain Plug
EVERY 6 MONTHS
Clean the inside of the fuel tank with solvent.
Inspect and clean fuel strainer (Figure 15). Replace strainer if necessary.
FUEL
STRAINER
Figure 15. Fuel Strainer
EVERY 2 YEARS
Replace the fuel line every 2 years even if there is no visible damage.
PRIMARY
ELEMENT
Figure 13. Air Cleaner Primary Element
EVERY 200 HOURS
Remove the oil drain plug on foot housing (Figure 14) and drain the oil. Refill with approximately 1.7 pint (800 cc)
Long Term Storage
Slide the throttle lever to the STOP position. Drain any fuel including in the fuel hose.
Replace lubrication oil and apply grease to lubrication points.
Cover the air intake on the air cleaner and the exhaust outlet on the muffler.
Store unit indoors covered with plastic sheet in moisture free and dust free location out of direct sunlight.
