ENGINE GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Tech Tips

Inspect these items on a cooled down engine.


  1. INSPECT DRIVE BELT

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  2. REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER

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  3. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT

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  4. INSPECT EXHAUST PIPES AND MOUNTINGS


    1. Visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks or damage.

  5. INSPECT SPARK PLUGS

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  6. INSPECT BATTERY

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  7. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT

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    1. Remove the air filter.

    2. Check that the air cleaner is not excessively dirty. If the air cleaner is excessively dirty, replace the air cleaner filter element.

    3. If cleaning the air cleaner filter element, blow compressed air as shown in the illustration to clean it.

    4. Reinstall the air filter.

  8. INSPECT FUEL TANK CAP GASKET

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  9. INSPECT FUEL LINES, CONNECTIONS, FUEL TANK VAPOR VENT SYSTEM HOSES AND FUEL TANK BANDS


    1. Visually check the fuel lines for cracks, leakage, loose connections, deformation or tank band looseness.

  10. INSPECT CHARCOAL CANISTER

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  11. INSPECT VALVE CLEARANCE

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