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Maintenance Chart
First 5 Hours
• Change oil
Every 8 Hours or Daily
• Check engine oil level
• Check air lter
Every 50 Hours or Annually
• Change engine oil
• Check mu er and mu er guard and spark arrester (if applicable)
Annually
• Replace spark plug
• Check valve cleareance
9.2 Servicing
Checking the oil level
Set the equipment down on a fl at, level surface. Unscrew the oil dipstick by turning it anti-clockwise.
The oil level must be as shown in page 8 - Figure 10.
Oil
Oil Recommendations
• We recommend the use of our Warranty Certi ed oils for best performance. Other high-quality
detergent oils are acceptable if classi ed for service SF, SG, SH. SJ or higher.
• Do not use special additives.
• Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for the engine. Use the chart to select
the best viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected.
Note :
Below 40°F (4 °C ) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
Above 80°F (27 ° C) t he use of 10W-30 may cause increased oil consumption.
Check oil level more frequently.
Before adding or checking the oil
• Place engine level.
• Clean the oil ll area of any debris.
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