Maintenance Interval Schedule - Naturally Aspirated Engines
Ensure that all safety information, warnings, and instructions are read and understood before any operation or any maintenance procedures are performed. The user is responsible for the performance of all maintenance including the following procedures: all adjustments , the use of proper lubricants, fluids, filters and the installation of new components due to normal wear and aging . The performance of this product may be diminished if proper maintenance intervals and procedures are not followed. Components may experience accelerated wear if proper maintenance intervals and procedures are not followed.
Coolant - Change
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Inspect/Clean/Replace
Overhaul Considerations
Valve Stem Projection - Measure/Record
Coolant Level - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Air Precleaner - Check/Clean
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel Filter Differential Pressure - Check
Power Take-Off Clutch - Check
Walk-Around Inspection
Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine - Clean
Engine Auxiliary Sump Oil - Change
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Exhaust Piping - Check
Gas Pressure Regulator - Test
Gas Pressure Regulator Condensation - Drain
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Ignition System Timing - Check/Adjust
Inlet Air System - Check
Radiator - Clean
Spark Plugs - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Spark Plug Wires - Replace
Valve Stem Projection - Measure/Record
Carburetor Air/Fuel Ratio - Check/Adjust
Crankcase Blowby - Test/Record
Cylinder Pressure - Test/Record
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Protective Devices - Check
Engine Speed/Timing Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Engine Valve Lash - Check
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Speed Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Driven Equipment - Check
Engine Mounts - Inspect
Ignition System Transformer Resistance - Test
Starting Motor - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect
Note: Use whichever of the following that occurs first in order to determine the maintenance intervals: fuel consumption , service hours and calendar time . Before each consecutive interval is performed, all maintenance from the previous intervals must be performed.
Products that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance.
When Required
Battery - ReplaceCoolant - Change
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Inspect/Clean/Replace
Overhaul Considerations
Valve Stem Projection - Measure/Record
Daily
Air Tank Moisture and Sediment - DrainCoolant Level - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Air Precleaner - Check/Clean
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel Filter Differential Pressure - Check
Power Take-Off Clutch - Check
Walk-Around Inspection
Every 250 Service Hours
Engine Oil Sample - ObtainEvery 500 Service Hours
Coolant Sample (Level 1) - ObtainEvery 750 Service Hours
Aftercooler Core - Clean/TestBattery Electrolyte Level - Check
Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine - Clean
Engine Auxiliary Sump Oil - Change
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Exhaust Piping - Check
Gas Pressure Regulator - Test
Gas Pressure Regulator Condensation - Drain
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Ignition System Timing - Check/Adjust
Inlet Air System - Check
Radiator - Clean
Spark Plugs - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Spark Plug Wires - Replace
Initial 750 Service Hours
Engine Valve Rotators - InspectValve Stem Projection - Measure/Record
Every 1500 Service Hours
Actuator Control Linkage - LubricateCarburetor Air/Fuel Ratio - Check/Adjust
Crankcase Blowby - Test/Record
Cylinder Pressure - Test/Record
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Protective Devices - Check
Engine Speed/Timing Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Engine Valve Lash - Check
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Speed Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Every Year
Coolant Sample (Level 2) - ObtainEvery 3000 Service Hours
Coolant Temperature Regulator - ReplaceDriven Equipment - Check
Engine Mounts - Inspect
Ignition System Transformer Resistance - Test
Starting Motor - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect
Every 4000 Service Hours
Alternator - InspectBetween 10 000 and 14 000 Service Hours
Overhaul (Top End)Between 20 000 and 28 000 Service Hours
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