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6. MAINTENANCE
6.1 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Remove the spark plug cap and read instructions before carrying out
any cleaning, repair or maintenance operation. Wear proper clothing and working
gloves whenever your hands are at risk. Do not perform maintenance or repair
operations without the necessary tools and technical knowledge.
Never get rid of used oil, fuel or other pollutants in unauthorized
places.
6.2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Follow the hourly or calendar – whichever occurs first – maintenance schedule
shown in the following table.
Operation
After
First 5
hours
Every
5
hours
or
daily
Every
50
hours
or
every
season
Every
100
hours
Check oil level
X
Change oil
1)
X
X
Clean silencer and engine
X
Air filter cleaning
2)
and
check
X
Air filter replacement
2)
X
Check spark plug
X
Replace spark plug
X
Fuel filter check
3)
X
1)
Change the oil every 25 hours if the engine is operating under heavy load or in hot weather.
2)
Clean air cleaner more frequently if the machine is operating in dusty areas.
3)
To be carried out by a specialized Centre.