Multiquip Trash Pump QP4TZ - Manual (Page 25)

QP4TZ TRASH PUMP — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (10/10/08) — PAGE 25
Maintenance
Perform the engine maintenance procedures as indicated below:
DAILY
■ Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and control
area. Clean or replace the air cleaner elements as necessary.
Check and retighten all fasteners as necessary. Check the
spring box and bellows for oil leaks. Repair or replace as
needed.
WEEKLY
■ Remove the fuel filter cap and clean the inside of the fuel
tank.
■ Remove or clean the filter at the bottom of the tank.
Figure 15. Engine Air Cleaner
DO NOT use gasoline as a cleaning solvent, because that
would create a risk of fire or explosion.
ENGINE OIL
1. Drain the engine oil when the oil is warm as shown in
Figure 14.
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 5. Engine oil capacity is 1.6 quarts (1.5 liters). DO
NOT overfill.
4. Install drain bolt with sealing washer and tighten se-
curely.
Figure 14. Engine Oil (Draining)
MAINTENANCE (ENGINE)
ENGINE AIR CLEANER
1. Loosen the wing nut and detach the cover of the air
cleaner shown in Figure 15.
2. Tap the element (Figure 15) several times on a hard surface
to remove dirt, or blow compressed air, not exceeding 30 psi
(207 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm
2 ), 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.
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