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MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Miles
(Km)
Ź General lubrication 50 H 3 M 500 (800) Lubricate all fittings, pivots,
cables, etc.
Carburetor float
bowl
50 H 6 M 500 (800) Drain bowl periodically and
prior to storage
D
E
Throttle Cable/
Release Switch
50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
D
E
Choke cable 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
E Carburetor air
intake ducts/flange
50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect duct for proper seal-
ing/air leaks
Drive belt 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect; adjust; replace as
needed
Cooling system 50 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Inspect coolant strength
seasonally; pressure test
system yearly
Ź Engine oil change 100 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Change the oil and filter
Ź Demand drive fluid
(normal use)
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Change fluid
Ź Rear gearcase oil 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Change fluid
Ź Transmission oil 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Change fluid
D
E
Valve clearance 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; adjust
D
E
Fuel system/filter 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Check for leaks at tank cap,
lines, fuel valve, filter, pump,
carburetor; replace lines
every two years
Ź Radiator (if
applicable)
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; clean external
surfaces
Ź Cooling hoses (if
applicable)
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect for leaks
Ź Engine mounts 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect
Exhaust muffler/
pipe
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect
D
E
Spark plug 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; replace as needed
D
E
Ignition timing 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect
Ź Wiring 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect for wear, routing,
security; apply dielectric
grease to connectors
subjected to water, mud, etc.