Multiquip MTX80SF - Manual (Page 17)

MTX80Sf RaMMeR • opeRaTion and paRTS Manual — Rev. #0 (07/11/13) — page 17
MaInTEnanCE
MainTenanCe
Perform the scheduled maintenance procedures as
indicated:
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.
eveRy 50 HouRS
„ Clean the inside of the fuel tank with solvent.
„ Inspect and clean fuel strainer (Figure 12). Replace
strainer if necessary.
Figure 12. Fuel Strainer
SpaRk plug adJuSTMenT
1. Make sure the engine is cool before servicing the
spark plug.
2. Disconnect the spark plug cap. Check for dirt and
remove any dirt from around the spark plug area.
3. Remove the spark plug with a 5/8-inch spark plug
wrench.
4. If the spark plug is damaged, the sealing washer is in
poor condition, or if the electrode is worn, replace the
spark plugs
5. Measure the spark plug electrode gap (Figure 13) with
a wire type feeler gauge. If needed, adjust the gap to
0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.024 - 0.028 in), by carefully bending
the side electrode.
FUEL FILTER
Figure 13. Spark Plug Gap
eveRy 80 To 100 HouRS
„ Remove the air cleaner cover. Loosen and remove
the 2 screws that hold the cover to the air cleaner
assembly. If the primary element (Figure 14) is dirty,
wash it with gasoline or kerosene. Then dip it in engine
oil (SAE10W-30) and wring the element so that 25 to 30
cc of engine oil remains on the element.
Figure 14. Air Cleaner Primary Element
eveRy 200 HouRS
„ Remove the oil drain plug on foot housing (Figure 15) and
drain the oil. Refill with approximately 1.7 pint (800 cc)
of 10W-30 SE, SF or higher grade motor oil. Oil should
be midway in sight glass. Break in oil should be changed
after first 50 hours.
Figure 15. Oil Drain Plug
PRIMARY
ELEMENT
SIGHT GLASS
OIL DRAIN PLUG
OIL FILL PLUG