9. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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Daily
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Check all components according to ''PRE-OPERATING CHECKS''.
(8 h)
Check and refill gasoline and engine oil.
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Every
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Wash air cleaner foam element more often if used in dirty or dusty environments.
50 h
Check the condition of the paper element. Do not wash the paper element.
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Every
Replace air cleaner element.
200 h
Change oil more often if used in dusty or dirty environnement.
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Every
Check and adjust valve clearance.
300 h
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Remove carbon from cylinder head and the top of the cylinder.
Every
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Clean and adjust carburetor.
500 h
Replace engine mount rubber.
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Inspect control panel parts.
Every
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Check rotor and stator.
1000 h
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Overhaul engine.
(24 months)
Change fuel lines.
NOTE
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Maintenance operations require trained and qualified personel.
The maintenance schedule is given as a guide. Under severe conditions, the frequency of maintenance
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must be increased.
Initial oil change should be performed after first twenty (20) hours of use. Thereafter change oil every
100 hours. Before changing the oil, check for a suitable way to dispose of the old oil. Do not pour
it down sewage drains, onto garden soil or into open streams. Your local zoning or environmental
regulations will give you more detailed instructions on proper disposal.
10. ''HOW-TO'' MAINTENANCE
10.1. ENGINE OIL CHANGE
Change engine oil every 200 hours. (For new engine, change oil after 50 hours).
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Make sure the engine is stable.
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Start the engine and let it heat.
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Stop the engine.
Place a container to collect used oil.
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Remove the draining plug located on the lower part of the cylindr carter (2). Fig.
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Remove the filling plug (1) to make the draining easier. Fig.
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Once all oil is drained, fit the draining plug (19.6 - 23.5 Nm). Fig.
Inspect the oil filter.
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Untighten screw (1) of the oil filter. Fig.
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Take the oil filter (3) out of its housing (2). Fig.
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Clean the oil filter using an adapted product or replace it if it is damaged.
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Oil the O-ring.
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Fit the oil filter and tighten the screw.
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Fill the engine using new oil.
Operate the engine during 5 minutes and look out for leaks.
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