EY15V, EY20V - Small Engine Discount

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15. MAINTENANCE and STORING
The following maintenance jobs apply when the engine is operated correctly under normal conditions. The
indicated maintenance intervals are by no means guarantees for maintenance free operations during these
intervals.
For example, if the engine is operated in extremely dusty conditions, the air cleaner should be cleaned every
day instead of every 50 hours.
15-1 DAILY CHECKS and MAINTENANCE
I Checks and maintenance Reasons for requiring them
Remove dust from whatever parts which The governor linkage is especially susceptible to
accumulated dust.
dust.
or replace.
If any, retighten
Not only wasteful but also dangerous Check external fuel
Check screw tightening. If any loose one is
found, re-tighten.
Check oil level in crankcase and add up as
necessary.
Loose screws and nuts will result in vibration
accidents.
If the engine is operated without sufficient oil,
it will fail.
15-2 EVERY 20 HOURS CHECKS and MAINTENANCE
Checks and maintenance Reasons
for requiring them
Change crankcase oii.
To remove run-in wear particles
15-3 EVERY 50 HOURS (IO DAYS) CHECKS and MAINTENANCE
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Checks and maintenance Reasons for requiring them
Change crankcase oil.
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Clean air cleaner.
plug. If contaminated, wash in
gasoline or polish with emery paper.
Contaminated oil accelerates wear.
Clogged air cleaner harms engine operation.
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Output power is reduced and starting is made Check spark
difficult.
15-4 EVERY 100 - 200 HOURS (MONTHLY) CHECKS and MAINTENANCE
Checks and maintenance
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Reasons for requiring them
Clean fuel filter and fuel tank. 1 The engine will be out of order.
Clean contact breaker points.
The engine output drops.
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