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7.Maintenance rate - Daily inspections
Before operating the engine, a thorough daily inspection should be carried out. Observe the following points:
1.Air filter - check condition and installation
2.Starter - check condition and installation
3.Ignition system - check condition, fastening, and connections
4.Fan housing - check condition and installation
5.Fan - check condition and fastening
6.Fan belt - check condition and belt tension
7.Cowling - check overall condition and the fasteners
8.Crank case and cylinders - check for leaks overall condition of installation
9.Spark plug caps - check condition and the connections
Periodic Inspections
Inspection Rate
25 h 100 h 500 h
Cooling
Airway: check for free flow and freedom from pollutants
XX
X
Baffles: check for damage and cracks
XX
X
Check fan belts for deterioration and damage
X
Carburettors
Clean the air filters
XX
X
Check the carburettor setting
XX
X
Clean the carburettors
XX
X
Fuel system
Clean the fuel filters
XX
X
Check fuel lines and ?connections
XX
X
Check the impulse line to the diaphragm pump
XX
X
Ignition
Clean the spark plugs
XX
X
Check the sparkplug air gaps
XX
X
Exhaust system
Check for firm fitting and deterioration
XX
Check outlet ports for carbonisation X
X
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