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PAGE 24 — QP4TZT10P/TMP16F/TMPXF TRASH PUMP • OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/29/11)
MAINTENANCE
Perform the engine maintenance procedures as indicated
below:
DAILY
1. Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and
control area.
2. Clean or replace the air cleaner elements as necessary.
Check and retighten all fasteners as necessary.
3. Check the spring box and bellows for oil leaks. Repair
or replace as needed.
WEEKLY
1. Remove the fuel filter cap and clean the inside of the
fuel tank.
2. Remove or clean the filter at the bottom of the tank.
ENGINE OIL
1. Drain the engine oil when the oil is warm as shown in
Figure 12.
Figure 12. Engine Oil (Draining)
2. Remove the oil drain bolt and sealing washer and allow
the oil to drain into a suitable container.
3. Replace engine oil with recommended type oil as listed
in Table 6. Engine oil capacity is 1.6 quarts (1.5 liters).
DO NOT overfill.
4. Install drain bolt with sealing washer and tighten
securely.
ENGINE AIR CLEANER
1. Loosen the wing nut and detach the cover of the air
cleaner shown in Figure 13.
Figure 13. Engine Air Cleaner
2. Tap the element (Figure 13) several times on a hard
surface to remove dirt, or blow compressed air, not
exceeding 30 psi (207 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2), through the
element side. NEVER wash the element with detergent
because the element is oil-soaked type. Replace the
element when the output decreases or bad exhaust
color is noticed.