Subaru ER12 - 16-5 Inspection and Maintenance Every 300 Hours; 16-6 Maintenance Every 500 Hours (Annual Maintenance); 16-7 Engine Storage

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16-5 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE EVERY 300 HOURS
16-6 MAINTENANCE EVERY 500 HOURS (ANNUAL MAINTENANCE)
MAINTENACE ITEMS REASON / REMARKS
(1) Overhaul the engine Clean and correct the engine
parts, replacing if necessary
(2) Replace the piston rings
(3) Replace the fuel hose (Every 2 years)
(4) Replace timing belt
(1) Dirty, misaligned or worn parts can cause low
power output and engine malfunction
(2) Faulty piston rings can cause low output power
and engine malfunction
(3) To prevent fuel leakage and attendant dangers
(4) It is produced damage and move in timing by
crazing
MAINTENACE ITEMS REASON / REMARKS
(1) Inspect the intake and exhaust valve clearance
Adjust if necessary
(2) Replace oil filter
(3) Remove the cylinder head and remove any carbon
(4) Disassemble and clean the carburetor
(5) Inspect and fitting the intake and exhaust valve
and the seats of them
(6) Check timing belt
(1) Incorrect clearance can cause low power output
and engine malfunction
(2) Insufficient oil causes engine failure
(3) Carbon deposits can cause engine malfunction
(4) A faulty carburetor can cause engine malfunction
(5) Unfitting can cause low power output and engine
malfunction
(6) It is produced damage and move in timing by
crazing
16-7 ENGINE STORAGE
(1) Carry out the maintenance jobs described in step 16-1 above
(2) Drain fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor float chamber
(3) To prevent rust in the cylinder bore, inject oil through the spark plug hole, pull the recoil starter knob
gently 2 or 3 times and then put back the spark plug
(4) Pull the recoil starter knob until the resistance is heavy Leave it in that position
(5) Clean the exterior of the engine with an oiled cloth Place a plastic cover or similar over the engine,
and store the engine in a dry place