8-3
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
ITEM ROUTINE
INITIAL EVERY
1
month
3
months
6
months
6
months
1
year
Valves*
• Check valve clearance.
• Adjust if necessary.
Spark plug
• Check condition.
• Adjust gap and clean.
• Replace if necessary.
Air filter element
• Clean.
• Replace if necessary.
Every 20–40 hours
(More often in wet or dusty areas.)
Carburetor*
• Check starter (choke) operation.
• Adjust engine idling speed.
Crankcase breather
system*
• Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary.
Exhaust system*
• Check for leakage.
• Tighten if necessary.
• Replace gasket(s) if necessary.
Spark arrester
• Clean.
Fuel line*
• Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary.
Engine oil
• Replace (Warm engine before draining.)
Engine oil filter element
• Clean.
• Replace if necessary.
Engine oil strainer
• Clean.
Drive chain
• Check and adjust slack/alignment/clean/lube.
Brakes*
• Check operation/fluid leakage/See NOTE Page 8-4.
• Correct if necessary.
Clutch*
• Check operation.
• Adjust if necessary.
Wheels*
• Check balance/damage/runout.
• Replace if necessary.
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