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Please dispose of used Engine Oil and the Oil containers in a manner that is compatible with the environment. We suggest you
take used Oil in a sealed container to your local recycling center or service station for reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash or
pour it on the ground or down a drain.
Stop the Engine before servicing. Put the Engine on a level surface and remove the Spark Plug cap to avoid starting.
Never run your Engine in a poorly ventilated area. Be sure to keep good ventilation in working area. The exhaust from the Engine
may contain poisonous carbon monoxide, breathing it would cause shock, unconsciousness and even death.
Chapter 5: General Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule for Vertical Engine
Proper maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation. It also helps reduce air pollution. In order to
keep your gasoline Engine in good working condition, it must be periodically serviced. The following maintenance schedule
and routine inspection procedures must be carefully followed.
First Month or 10
hrs of operation
Thereafter, every 3 months
or 30hrs of operation
Every 6 months or
50 hrs of operation
Every year or 100
hrs of operation
Check/Refill Engine Oil Level
Clean/Adjust Spark Plug *
Check/Adjust Valve Clearance **
Every 2 years (change if necessary)
Remove Carbon Deposits on Cylinder
Head and piston **
* These items should be replaced by new ones if necessary.
** These items should be serviced by a mechanically proficient person or by our authorized servicing dealer.
Replacing Engine Oil
Note: We Recommend using a small Engine Oil extractor to extract the used Engine Oil. Always drain the Engine Oil when the
Engine is warm so it will flow more rapidly and completely.
1)
Remove the Oil Dipstick (Figure 3)
2)
Extract the Oil following the Extractor manufactures Instructions.
3)
Fill With the recommended Engine Oil and check Oil level with Dipstick (Figure 4).
4)
When finished, reinstall the Oil Dipstick and tighten it securely.
• If you frequently operate your gasoline Engine under high-load or high-temperature conditions, change the Engine Oil every
10 hours of operation.
• If your gasoline Engine frequently works under dusty or severe conditions, clean the air filter element every 10 hours of
operation. If necessary, change the element every 25 hours of operation.
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