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NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different
brand of gasoline or higher octane grade.cCUse only unleaded gasoline. The use of lead-
ed gasoline will cause severe damage to
internal engine parts, such as the valves and
piston rings, as well as to the exhaust
system.
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
only with a research octane
number of 91 or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
7 L
Reserve:
1.3 L
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EBU00262PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
INITIAL EVERY
ITEM ROUTINE
13661
month
months months months
year
Valves*• Check valve clearance.
1111
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check condition.
Spark plug• Adjust gap and clean.11111• Replace if necessary.
Air filter element
• Clean. Every 20 – 40 hours
(for engine and V-belt
• Replace if necessary. (more often in wet or dusty areas)
compartment)
Carburetor*• Check idle speed/starter operation.
1111
• Adjust if necessary.
Cylinder head cover• Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
111
breather system*• Replace if necessary.
• Check leakage.
Exhaust system*• Retighten if necessary.111
• Replace gasket if necessary.
Fuel line*• Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
111• Replace if necessary.
Engine oil• Replace (warm engine before draining).1111
Oil strainer*• Clean.
111
• Replace if necessary.
Drive chain• Check and adjust slack/alignment/clean/lube.11111
Transmission oil• Check oil level/oil leakage.
11
• Replace every 12 months.
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