EarthQuake 12802 - Manual (Page 14)

Operator's Manual
MC440 4-Cycle Cultivator
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance Item
Every 8 hours
(daily)
Every 50 hours
or seasonally
Every 100 hours
or seasonally
Each
Year
Clean Engine and Check Bolts & Nuts X
Engine Oil
(See Lubrication section)
Check X
Change* (initial 5 hours) X
Air Filter
(See Air Filter section)
Check X X
Clean** (20 hours)
Replace X
Spark Plug (0.6mm)
(See Spark Plug section )
Check/Adjust X
Replace X
Fuel Filter
(See Fuel Filter section)
Clean*** X
Replace X
Gas Tank Clean*** X
Valve Clearance -
Intake: 0.15mm (0.006”)
Exhaust: 0.20mm (0.008”)
Check/Adjust X
* Perform initial oil change after first 5 hours of operation, then every 50 hours or every season
** Service more frequently under dusty conditions
*** These items should only be performed by a mechanically proficient person or by the servicing dealer
LUBRICATION
Choose engine oil that meets or surpasses the latest API service
classification. For temperatures higher than 32º F, use 10W-30
motor oil. Use SAE 5W-30 if temperatures are below 32º F.
OIL MAINTENANCE
After the first five hours of operating a new Viper engine the
oil should be replaced, and every 50 hours of operating time
thereafter. The oil should be changed every 25 hours if used
under severe conditions, such as in high temperatures or under
heavy loads. Check oil periodically; do not overfill!
CHANGING OIL
Be sure the engine is not operating and is located on a level
surface before checking or refilling oil. Engine should be warm
for easy removal of oil.
IMPORTANT
PROPER POSITION FOR CHECKING OIL LEVEL OR
REFILLING OIL IS FACE DOWN, WITH THE GAS TANK
OF THE MC440 DOWN ON A HORIZONTAL SURFACE.
SEE FIGURE 3A ON PAGE 10. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN
THIS POSITION CAN RESULT IN OVER FILLING THE
ENGINE WITH OIL WHICH WILL IMPAIR THE ENGINE’S
PERFORMANCE.
STEPS FOR CHANGING OIL
1. Flip the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
2. Unscrew oil drain screw and empty oil into suitable oil
container. (SEE FIGURE 3A on PAGE 10) Dispose of oil
properly.
3. Reinsert drain screw and remove oil dipstick.
4. Fill with appropriate oil to “FULL“ or top line of dipstick (SEE
FIGURE 3B on page 10).
5. Reinsert dipstick or oil fill cap and tighten.