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MAINTENANCE
starter about 6 times. This should remove most of the liquid
from the pump.
PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE
n Pull the recoil starter grip three or four times to clean oil
from the combustion chamber.
n Remove spark plug from the cylinder. Wipe oil from the
spark plug and return it to the cylinder.
n Reconnect the spark plug wire.
n Refuel the machine as described earlier in the operator’s
manual.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TABLE
Maintenance Items Every Every Every Every Every Every
8 hrs. 20 hrs. 50 hrs. 200 hrs. 500 hrs. 1,000
(Daily) (Weekly) (Monthly) hrs.
Clean engine & check bolts & nuts X
Check and refill engine oil X
Change engine oil* X X
Clean spark plug X
Clean air filter X
Replace air cleaner element X
Clean fuel cup X
Clean & adjust spark plug & electrodes X
Replace spark plug X
Remove carbon from cylinder head** X
Check & adjust valve clearance** X
Clean & adjust carburetor** X
Replace fuel lines X
Overhaul engine if necessary** X
* Initial oil change should be performed after the first 20 hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil every 50 hours of use.
Do not pour old oil down sewage drains, into garden soil, or into open streams. Your local zoning or environmental
regulations will give you more detailed instruction on proper disposal.
** Have performed by your nearest service center
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