Spark Plug Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule - AL-KO TECH 120 OHV Manual De Instrucciones

Changing the oil (Fig. 4)
Regularly check the oil level (Fig. 1).
Check oil level every 8 operating hours or daily prior to
starting the engine (see oil recommendations).
Warning!
Before draining the oil, empty the fuel tank and
close the fuel tap. Otherwise, there is a risk of
explosion and fire due to fuel leaking out.
Drain the used oil while the engine is warm.
Warm oil drains quickly and completely.
1. To drain the fuel tank, let the engine run until it runs
out of petrol.
2. Remove spark plug cap (Component index, Item 6).
3. Place a suitable container under the engine to catch
the oil.
4. Screw out the dip stick (Component index, Item 5).
5. Tip the engine sideways (Fig. 4) over the collecting
container so that all the oil can drain out of the oil
filler pipe (A).
6. Place engine back into the horizontal position.
7. Fill in new oil (SAE 10W-30, fill volume: 0.6 l).
8. Screw in dip stick.
Dispose responsibly of used oil.

Spark plug maintenance

Warning!
Never check for spark when the spark plug is re-
moved.
The electrode clearance of the spark plug (G) should be
0.6 mm - 0.8 mm.
Never start the engine without spark plug.
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An incorrect spark plug can cause engine
damage.
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Clean engine
Attention - Fire hazard!
Remove combustible material from exhaust and
cylinder area.
Regularly clean dirt from engine using a rag or a brush.
Clean cooling openings.
Do not hose down engine with water.
Clean with brush or rag.
Clean the cooling system. Also clean the internal cooling
fins and surfaces from time to time to prevent overheating.

Maintenance schedule

Follow the hourly or annual intervals, depending on which
occurs first. More frequent maintenance is required under
more severe operating conditions.
After the first 5 hours
Change oil
Every 5 hours or daily before use
Check oil level
Clean silencer area and operating controls
Every 25 hours or every 3 months
Clean air filter; clean more frequently where there is
increased dust or other contamination in the air
Every 50 hours or annually
Change oil
Check silencer and spark arrestor
Annually
Replace air filter
Replace spark plug
Clean air cooling system; clean more frequently where
there is increased dust or other contamination in the air
every 2 years
Renew petrol filter (J)
Translation of the original operating instructions