Simplicity 1693848 - Manual (Page 24)

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Refer to the engine manual included in your parts
packet for information on engine maintenance. Your
engine manual provides detailed information and a
maintenance schedule for performing the following
tasks:
1. Check oil level before each use or after every 8
hours of operation.
2. Change oil after first 5-8 hours of operation. Change
oil while engine is warm. Refill with new oil of
recommended grade.
4. Check spark plug yearly or every 100 hours of
operation.
5. Service air cleaner.
6. Keep engine and parts clean.
7. Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts
and bolts, keep these items tightened.
CAUTION
Do not operate tiller before reading the engine manual
provided in the parts packet.
CAUTION
Temperature of muffler and near by areas may exceed
150
°
F. Avoid these areas.
Engine can overheat and become damaged if
debris blocks the cooling system or rotating screen.
Never run engine without complete air cleaner
installed on engine.
Maintenance and Storage