Multiquip MVH-304GHB- MAINTENANCE, Spark Plug Gap Engine Oil Replacement, Air Filter

Spark Plug

1.Remove and clean the spark plug (Figure 22).

2.Adjust the spark gap to 0.028 ~0.031 inch (0.6~0.7 mm).This unit has electronic ignition, which requires no adjustments.

Figure 22. Spark Plug Gap

Engine Oil Replacement

1.Replace engine oil, first in 25 hours of operation and every 50 to 100 hours afterwards.

2.Drain the engine oil when the oil is warm as shown in Figure 23.

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

4.Replace engine oil with recommended type oil as listed in Table 4. Engine oil capacity is 1.16 quarts (1.1 liters). DO NOT overfill.

5.Install drain bolt with sealing washer and tighten se- curely.

MVH-304GHB — MAINTENANCE

Air Filter

1.Remove the air cleaner cover and foam filter element as shown in Figure 24.

2.Tap the paper filter element (Figure 24) several times on a hard surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air [not exceeding 30 psi (207 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2)] through the filter elementfromtheaircleanercaseside. NEVER brushoffdirt. Brushing will force dirt into the fibers. Replace the paper filter element if it is excessively dirty.

3.Clean foam element in warm, soapy water or nonflammable solvent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Dip the element in clean engineoilandcompletelysqueezeouttheexcessoilfromthe element before installing.

Figure 24. Engine Air Filter

CAUTION:

NEVER attempt to check the V-belt with the en- ginerunning.Severeinjurycan occurifyourhand gets caught between the V-belt and the clutch (Figure 25). Always use safety gloves.

CLUTCH

PULLEY

Figure 23. Engine Oil (Draining)

VIBRATOR

PULLEY

Figure 25. V-Belt Hazard

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