MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never perform

maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always service and repair a cool unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to ensure that the unit cannot start.

Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.

NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures, take your unit to any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer.

NOTE: Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer.

NOTE: Please read the California/EPA statement that came with the unit for a complete listing of terms and coverage for the emissions control devices, such as the spark arrestor, muffler, carburetor, etc.

FREQUENCYMAINTENANCE REQUIREDREFER TO

 

 

 

Before starting engine

Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel

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Every 10 hours

Clean and re-oil air filter

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Every 25 hours

Check spark plug condition and gap

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AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,

always turn your unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it.

Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover

1. Place the choke lever in Position 2.

NOTE: The blue choke lever must be in Position 2 to remove the air filter/ muffler cover (Fig. 17).

2.Remove the four (4) screws securing the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 17). Use a T-20 Torx bit screwdriver.

3.Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force.

Blue Choke

Lever

Position 2

Screws

Screws

Fig. 17

Cleaning the Air Filter

Failure to maintain your air filter properly can result in poor performance or can cause permanent damage to your engine.

1.Remove air filter/muffler cover. Refer to Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover.

2.Turn cover over and look inside to locate the air filter. Remove the air filter from inside the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 18).

3.Wash the filter in detergent and water. Rinse the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water. Allow it to dry completely.

4.Apply enough clean SAE 30 oil to lightly coat the filter.

5.Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil.

6.Replace the air filter inside the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 18).

NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and air filter/muffler cover assembly will VOID the warranty.

Reinstalling the Air Filter/Muffler Cover

1.Place the air filter/muffler cover over the back of the carburetor and muffler. Align the screw holes.

2.Insert the four (4) screws into the holes in the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 17) and tighten.

Do not over

tighten.

Air Filter

Inside Muffler

Cover

Fig. 18

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