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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
IMPORTANT
Time intervals are maximum. Actual use and
your experience will determine the frequency
of required maintenance.
Record dates of monthly and yearly
inspections.
COMPONENT / SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
REQ'D
SKILL
LEVEL
DAILY OR
BEFORE USE
EVERY
REFUEL
3 MONTHS
OR 90
HOURS
YEARLY
600 HOURS
Air Filter Inspect/Clean
1I / C * R *
Choke Shutter Inspect/Clean
1I / C
Fuel Filter Inspect/Replace
1 I * I / R *
Fuel Cap Gasket Inspect/Replace
1I *R
Fuel System Inspect/Replace
1 I (1) * I (1) *
Spark Plug Inspect/Clean/Replace
1 I / C / R *
Cooling System Inspect/Clean
2I / C
Muffler Spark Arrestor Inspect/Clean/Replace
2 I / C / R *
Cylinder Exhaust Port Inspect/Clean/Decarbon
2I / C
Recoil Starter Rope Inspect/Clean
1I / C *
Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten/Replace
1I *
* All recommendations to replace are based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES:
I = INSPECT, R = REPLACE, C = CLEAN
IMPORTANT NOTE
- Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the
frequency of required maintenance.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES:
(1) Low evaporative fuel tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity.