Periodic Maintenance Schedule; Engine Oil Change; Air Filter - Hitachi E43 Mode D'emploi

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

*Engine Oil Check Level
Change
*Air Cleaner Check
Clean
*Sediment Cup Clean
*Spark Plug Clean-Readjust
Replace
Spark Arrester Clean
Vibration Isolators Check-Tighten
*Valve Check
Clearance -Readjust
*Fuel tank & filter Clean
*Fuel line Check
*Emission related items
(1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas
(2) An authorized HITACHI Service Center should service these items or authorized Honda Service Center.
For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.

ENGINE OIL CHANGE

Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure complete and rapid draining.
1. Remove oil fill plug and drain plug to drain oil as shown in Fig.15.
2. Reinstall drain plug. Tighten the plug securely.
3. Fill engine crankcase with recommended oil (See page9). Check oil level (Fig.16).
4. Reinstall oil filler cap.
OIL CAPACITY
HITACHI Model
E43
E60
E71
Wash your hands with soap and water after handling used oil.
Please dispose of used motor oil and containers in a manner that will not harm the natural environment. We
suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local service station or recycling center for reclamation. Do
not throw it in the trash, pour it on the ground or down the drain.
NOTE:
Never operate the generator without oil cap tightly secured. Failure to do so could cause oil to spill
out of the engine.

AIR FILTER

Adirty air cleaner will restrict airflow to the carburetor. To prevent carburetor malfunction, service the air filter
regularly. Service more frequently when operating the generator in extremely dusty areas.
WARNING: Using gasoline or flammable solvent to clean the filter element can cause a fire or explosion.
Use only soapy water or nonflammable solvent.
NOTE:
Never run the generator without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will result.
1. Unsnap the air cleaner cover clips, remove the air cleaner cover, and remove the element as shown in
Fig.17.
Daily
Before
Starting
X
X
Every 2 years (replace if necessary)(2)
OIL FILLER CAP
OIL DRAIN PLUG
Fig.15
TRAY
Quarts Liters
1.16 1.10
1.16 1.10
1.16 1.10
Every Every
3 mos./ 6 mos./
50 hrs. 100 hrs.
X
X (1)
X
X
X
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
Fig.16
English
Every
year or
300 hrs.
X
X
X (2)
X (2)
X (2)
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