Spark Plug replacement, Storing the Product

MAINTENANCE

FUEL CAP, tank, and lines

WARNING:

Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap, tank, or lines are a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately. If you find any leaks, correct the problem before using the product. Failure to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious personal injury.

The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check valve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine performance. If performance improves when the fuel cap is loosened, check valve may be faulty or filter clogged. Replace fuel cap if required.

SPARK PLUG replacement

This engine uses a Ryobi AC00160 or Champion RCJ-6Y spark plug with .025 in. electrode gap. Use an exact replacement and replace annually.

STORING THE PRODUCT

Clean all foreign material from the product. Store idle unit indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.

Abide by all ISO and local regulations for the safe storage and handling of gasoline.

When storing 1 month or longer:

Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for gasoline. Run engine until it stops.

HIGH ALTITUDE ENGINE OPERATION

Please have an authorized service center adjust this engine if it is to be run above 2000 feet. Failure to do so may result in poor engine performance and increased emissions. An engine adjusted for high altitudes can not be run at 2000 feet or lower. In doing so, the engine will overheat and cause serious engine damage. Please have an authorized service center restore high altitude modified engines to the original factory specification before operating below 2000 feet.

this product was manufactured with a catalyst muffler

Congratulations! You have made an investment toward protecting the environment. In order to maintain this product’s original emission level, please refer to the maintenance section below.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

	Inspect for	Clean	Replace	Replace
Maintenance	Damage Before	Every	Every 25 Hours	Every
Part	Each Use	5 Hours	or Yearly	50 Hours
*CATALYTIC MUFFLER ASSEMBLY				X
SPARK SCREEN				X
*AIR FILTER ASSY
includes:
Filter		X
*CARBURETOR ASSY
includes:
Gaskets	X

*FUEL TANK ASSY includes:

Fuel Lines	X
Fuel Cap	X
Fuel Filter	X
*IGNITION ASSY
includes:
Spark Plug	X

*NOTICE: The use of emission control components other than those designed for this unit is a violation of federal law.

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