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WARNING! To prevent accidental
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 maintenance 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.
Maintenance Schedule
Tasks | First 5 Hrs. | Each Use or | Every Season | Every Season | Every Season | Service Dates |
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Check engine oil |
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Change engine oil |
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Check spark plug |
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Service spark plug |
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Oil Recommendations
When adding oil to the engine, refer to the viscosity chart below (Fig.
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Figure
caution: DO NOT use nondetergent oil or
Checking Engine Oil
1.Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean. Ref. Fig.
2.Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, but DO NOT screw it in.
3.Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If the level is low, slowly add oil until oil level registers between high (H) and low (L), Ref. Fig.
NOTE: Do not overfill. Overfilling the engine with oil may result in the engine smoking, hard starting or spark plug fouling.
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