Champion Power Equipment 61301 - Manual (Page 12)

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ENGLISH 61301
MAINTENANCE ANd STORAGE
Maintenance Schedule
Follow the service intervals indicated in the schedule
below . Service your engine more frequently when
operating in adverse conditions .
Contact our help line at
1-877-338-0999 to locate the
nearest Champion Power Equipment certified service
dealer for your engine maintenance needs .
Adjustments
The air-fuel mixture is not adjustable . CPE recommends
that you contact our service line at
1-877-338-0999 for
all other service and/or adjustment needs .
Storage
Engines stored for over 30 days need to be drained of
fuel to prevent gum from forming in the fuel system,
carburetor components and hoses . For long term
storage, please follow these guidelines .
Engine Storage
1 . Allow the engine to cool completely before storage .
2 . Clean the engine according to the instructions in the
Maintenance section .
3 . Drain all fuel completely from the fuel line and
carburetor to prevent gum from forming .
4 . Add a fuel stabilizer into the fuel tank .
5 . Change the oil .
6 . Remove the spark plug and pour about ½ ounce
of oil into the cylinder . Crank the engine slowly to
distribute the oil and lubricate the cylinder .
7 . Reattach the spark plug .
*To be performed by knowledgeable, experienced owners or
Champion Power Equipment certified dealers .
Every 8 hours or daily
Check oil level
Clean around air intake and muffler
First 5 Hours
Change oil
Every 50 hours or every season
Clean air filter
Change oil if operating under heavy load or in hot
environments
Every 100 hours or every season
Change oil
Clean/Adjust spark plug
Check/Adjust valve clearance *
Clean spark arrester
Clean fuel tank and filter *
Every 3 years
Replace fuel line