MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
To receive full value from the warranty, the operator
must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Various
adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
Note: Use only original equipment manufacturer
replacement parts and accessories for this
unit. These are available from an authorized
service dealer. The use of any unauthorized
parts or accessories could lead to serious injury
to the user, or damage to the unit, and void the
warranty.
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury, always stop the engine
and allow it to cool before cleaning or maintaining the
unit. Never perform cleaning or maintenance while
the unit is running. Disconnect the spark plug wire to
prevent the unit from starting accidentally.
WARNING
Wear protective clothing and observe all safety
instructions to prevent serious personal injury.
CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL
WARNING
OVERFILLING THE CRANKCASE MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Check the oil level
before each use. The importance of maintaining the
proper oil level cannot be overemphasized.
1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
2. Set the unit on a flat, level surface, such as a
workbench or table.
Note: Failure to keep the engine level may result in oil
overfill.
3. Clean the area around the oil fill plug (Fig. 9) to
prevent debris from entering the oil fill hole.
4. Unscrew the oil fill plug.
5. Look into the oil fill hole; use a flashlight if necessary.
Add oil to the oil fill hole until the oil level is visible on
the first thread of the oil reservoir (Fig.10). If the oil
level is too low, add oil to the oil fill hole until the oil
level touches the bottom thread of the oil fill hole.
Note: DO NOT overfill the crankcase.
6. Wipe up any oil that may have spilled.
7. Reinstall the oil fill plug.
Note: Make sure the O-ring is in place on the oil fill plug
(Fig. 9).
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Perform these required maintenance procedures at the
frequency stated in the table. These procedures should
also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. Some
maintenance
procedures may require special tools or skills. If unsure
about these procedures, take the unit to a qualified
service dealer. Call 1-800-261-3981 for more
information.
Note: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the
emission control devices and system may be
performed by a qualified service dealer. Call
1-800-261-3981 for more information.
Note: Please read the California/EPA statement that
came with the unit for a complete listing of terms
and coverage for the emissions control devices,
such as the spark arrestor, muffler, carburetor,
etc.
FREQUENCY
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
• Clean and re-oil the air filter. Refer to
Every 10 hours
Maintaining the Air Filter.
• Change the oil. Refer to Changing
the Oil.
• Have the rocker arm clearance
After the first
checked by a qualified service
10 hours and
dealer.
at 38 hours
• Check the spark plug condition and
gap. Refer to Maintaining the Spark
Plug.
O-Ring
Oil Fill Hole
Oil Fill Line
Oil Visible on
First Thread
MAINTENANCE
Oil Fill Plug
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
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