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Clean the air filter at regular intervals, and replace it if 
necessary. Please also read the service information.
•
  Remove the air filter cover (Item E).
•
  Remove the air filter (Item G).
•
  Clean the air filter by tapping it. In cases of stubborn 
dirt first clean with soapy water, then rinse with clear 
water and air-dry before reinserting. Important: Do not 
use abrasive cleaners or petrol to clean the air filter.
•
  Assemble in reverse order.
G
B
9.6  Maintenance schedule
9.5 Spark plug (Fig. 12)
Check the spark plug for wear at regular intervals. Please 
also read the service information.
•
 Remove the motor cover (Item 5).
•
  Pull off the spark plug boot (Item I) by twisting it.
•
  Remove the spark plug (Item J) using the supplied spark 
plug wrench.
•
  Clean the spark plug with a copper wire brush or fit a 
new one.
•
 Assemble in reverse order.
   Regular service period
   Perform at every indicated month
   or operating hour interval,     
   whichever comes first.
    ITEM
Each
use
First
month
or
20 Hrs.
Every
3
months
or
50 Hrs.
Every
6
months
or
100 Hrs.
Every
year
or
200 Hrs.
Engine oil                     Check level
                                     Change
 
O
 
O
 
O
Air cleaner                   Check
                                     Clean
 
O
 
O (1)
Spark plug                   Check-adjust
                                     Replace
 
O
 
O
Spark arrester              Clean  
O
Valve clearance           Check-adjust  
O (2)
Combustion chamber  Clean                                                After every 300 hrs. (2)
Fuel tank and filter      Clean  
O (2)
Fuel tube                     Check                                   Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (2)
Remark:
(1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(2) These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer, Refer to the manual for service procedures.
Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in non-warrantable failures.