FXA 502296337 - Maintenance Schedule; Changing Engine Oil

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maintenance will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals and the type of
maintenance to be performed are described in the table below. Follow the hourly or calendar
intervals, whichever occur first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse
conditions
Maintenance Schedule
Each
time
before
use
The first
month or
10 hours
Every three
months or 50
hours "
Every 6
months or
100
hours °'
Every year
or 300
hours °'
Engine oil
Inspection
Replacement
Air filter
Inspection
Cleaning
Spark plug
Inspection and
adjustment
Replacement
Spark
arrester"°'
Cleaning
Idle speed
Inspection and
adjustment
Valve
clearance
Inspection and
adjustment
Carbon canister °'
Inspection
Every two years
Low permeability
oil tube °'
Inspection
Every two years
Oil tube
Inspection
Every two years
Changing Engine Oil
NOTE: Check the oil level before each use and after every five hours of operation to be sure
correct oil level is maintained. Refer to Checking Oil Level in the Operation section.
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Clean area around dipstick and drain plug.
3. Remove oil dipstick.
4. Remove the oil drain plug and allow the oil to drain completely.
5. Replace and fully tighten the drain plug.
6. Add recommended oil to the upper limit.
7. Reinstall and fully tighten the dipstick.
8. Properly dispose of any used oiI at an approved waste
CAUTION: Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible