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Injury from moving parts. Do not run the engine unless instructed to do
so.
• Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the tools and
skills required.
• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when working around
gasoline. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not gasoline, to clean parts. Keep
cigarettes, sparks and flames away from all fuel-related parts.
To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, genuine parts or their
equivalents for repair and replacement.
4.3 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD
Performed at every indicated month or
operating hour interval, whichever comes
first.
Before
Each
use
First
month
or 5
Hrs.
Every
3
months
or 25
Hrs.
Every
6
months
or 50
Hrs.
Every
year
or
100
Hrs.
Engine oil
Check lever
X
Change
X
X (1)
Air cleaner
Check
X
Clean
X (2)
Replace
X ☆
Spark plug
Check -
Clean
X
Replace
X
Flywheel brake pad
Check
X
Spark arrester (optional Parts)
Clean
X
idle speed
Check -
Adjust
X (3)
Valve clearance
Check -
Adjust
X (3)
combustion chamber
Clean
After nearly 100 Hrs. (3)
Fuel line
Clean
Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (3)
☆ Replace the paper element type only.
(1) Change engine oil every 25 hours when used under heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
(2) Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner parts, if very dirty.
(3) These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to
manual for service procedures.
Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in non-warrantable failures.