Maintenance Procedures
I-Accldental starting
of
the engine
can result In severe personal injury or death.
Disconnect the negative
(-)
battery cable and
the spark plug wlre whlle servicing the engine,
controls, or associated equipment.
CHECK DAILY
OR
EVERY
a
HOURS
The operator should make a complete visual and
audible inspection
of
the engine daily. Check the fol-
lowing before starting the engine for the first time
each day:
1.
Check
all
fuel lines and fittings for possible
leakage. Repair all leaks immediately.
2.
Inspect exhaust system for possible leakage
and cracks. Locate leaks in muffler and piping
while the engine is operating. Repair all leaks
immediately.
3.
Inspect the air cleaner system for leaks. Make
certain all clamps and fittings are tight and free
of potential leaks.
4.
Check crankcase oil level with the engine
off
and the equipment on a level surface.
If
the en-
gine has been nrn, allow a minimum of
10
min-
utes for the oil to drain down before checking.
To
check the oil level, screw the oil fill cap into
the dipstick tube until
it
stops.
If
the oil level is
belowthe
FULL
mark on dipstick, add sufficient
oil
of the proper viscosity as specified in
Engine
Set-Up
section. Maintain the oil level at the
FULL mark.
Do
not operate the engine with oil
level above the FULL mark.
5.
Check the engine cooling system to makesure
the cooling fins and ducting are clean. Remove
dust, dirt or oil from the cooling surfaces.
CRANKCASE
OIL
AND
flLTER
CHANGE
1-1
Hot crankcase oilcan cause burns
if
it contacts the skin. Wear protective clothing
and keep hands clear when draining oil.
Refer to the
Periodic Maintenance
Schedule
for oil
change intervals. Refer to Figure
1
for oil filter and
oil
drain locations.
1.
Run the engine until it is warm. Stop the engine
and place a pan under the oil drain outlet.
2.
Remove the oil drain plug. After the
oil
is com-
pletely drained, securely install the drain plug.
3.
Spin off the oil filter element. Drain the oil and
discard the filter.
4.
Thoroughly clean the filter mounting surface.
5.
Make sure the new gasket is inserted in the
element. Apply
a
thin film
of
oil to the gasket.
6.
Spin the new element on by hand until the
gasket just touches the mounting pad, then
turn it down an additional
1/2
to
3/4
turn.
Do
not
overtighten.
7.
Refill with
oil
of the correct API classification
and the appropriate SAEviscosity grade for the
temperature conditions (refer to Figure
2).
Re-
fer to Table
1
(Specifications)
for the oil capac-
ity.
8.
Start the engine and run
it
for a short time to
check for oil leaks around the drain plug and oil
filter. Retighten only as much as necessary to
eliminate leaks.
Do
not overtighten.
Used oil is harmful to theenvironment. Pour
used
oil
into a sealed container and deliver it to the nearest
recycling center or automotive service station.
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