Harbor Freight Tools GREYHOUND 97964 - Manual (Page 13)

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INSPEcTION, MAINTENANcE,
ANd cLEANING ScHEduLE
Note: This maintenance schedule is in-
tended solely as a general guide. If
performance decreases or if Engine
operates unusually, check systems
immediately. The maintenance
needs of each part of the Engine will
differ depending on factors such as
duty cycle, temperature, air quality,
fuel quality, and other factors.
Note: These procedures are in addition to
the regular checks and maintenance
explained as part of the regular op-
eration of the Engine and equipment.
After Initial 20 Operation Hour Period:
Change engine oil. a.
Every 25 Operation Hours Thereafter:
Clean/replace Foam Air Filter (27). a.
Inspect/clean Spark Plug. b.
Every 50 Operation Hours:
Change engine oil. a.
Every 100 Operation Hours:
Replace Spark Plug. a.
Replace Foam Air Filter. b.
Note: All maintenance procedures sched-
uled for 25, 50, and 100 operation
hours should be performed at least
yearly.
Every 300 Operation Hours:
Clean Fuel Tank (96) and Carburetor a.
(22).
Clean carbon build-up from combus-
b.
tion chamber.
Storage
Wait for Engine to cool, then wipe 1.
Engine with clean cloth.
When the Engine is to remain idle
2.
for longer than 20 days, prepare the
Engine for storage as follows:
Change engine oil and empty Fuel a.
Tank (96).
Either leave Fuel Tank (96) empty or
b.
refill Fuel Tank with fresh unleaded
gasoline mixed with a fuel stabilizer
intended for long term Engine stor-
age (not included). After filling, run
Engine for about 1 to 2 minutes
to circulate the treated gasoline
through the Carburetor (22). Wait
for Engine to cool before proceed-
ing.
Clean out area around Spark Plug.
c.
Remove Spark Plug and pour one
tablespoon of engine oil into cylinder
through Spark Plug hole.
Reinstall Spark Plug, but leave
d.
Spark Plug Wire disconnected.
Pull Recoil Starter once to distribute
e.
oil in cylinder. Stop after one or two
revolutions when you feel the piston
start the compression stroke (when
you start to feel resistance).
Apply a thin coat of rust preventive oil 3.
to all uncoated metal parts.
Cover and store in a dry, well-ventilat-
4.
ed area out of reach of children.
Before starting the Engine after stor-
5.
age, keep in mind that untreated
gasoline will deteriorate quickly.
Drain the Fuel Tank and change to
fresh fuel if untreated gasoline has
been sitting for a month, if treated
gasoline has been sitting beyond the