Ryobi 990r manual Replacing the Spark Plug, Checking / Adjusting Valve to Rocker ARM Clearance

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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)

REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG

Use a Champion RDZ19H spark plug. Correct air gap is

.025 in (0.635 mm). Remove plug after every 50 hours of operation and check its condition. Allow the engine to cool before removing the spark plug.

1.Stop the engine and pull the wire off of the spark plug.

2.Clean around the spark plug and remove it from the cylinder head.

NOTE: Replace a cracked, fouled or dirty spark plug. Do not sand blast, scrape or clean electrodes because the engine could be damaged by grit entering the cylinder.

3.Set the air gap at .025 in (0.635 mm) using a wire feeler gauge (Fig. 47). Install a correctly gapped spark plug into the cylinder head. Torque to 100-110 in•lb (11.3-12.3 N•m).

.025 in

(0.635 mm)

Fig. 47

CHECKING / ADJUSTING VALVE TO

ROCKER ARM CLEARANCE

Every 50 hours of operation, remove the rocker arm cover and check the valve to rocker arm clearance, using a flat feeler gauge.

NOTE: The engine must be cold when checking or adjusting the clearance.

Check / adjust the clearance as follows:

1.Remove the four (4) screws from the engine cover (Figs. 48 and 49).

2.Remove the engine cover.

Screw

Fig. 48

Screws

Fig. 49

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Contents 990r Introduction Table of Contents Fuel and PRE-OPERATIONAL Safety WarningsCalifornia Emission Regulations After USE Other Safety WarningsOperational Saftey Warnings for Brush Blade During USESymbol Safety and International SymbolsBrushcutter Safety Installing the Shoulder Strap Assembly InstructionsAdjusting the J-HANDLE Installing the Brush Blade Mark Installing the Line SpoolBlade Locating Removing the Lower Attachment Boom Installing the Lower Attachment BoomOperating Split Boom Coupler Checking the OIL OIL & Fuel InformationRecommended OIL Type Adding OIL to Crankcase Initial USEUSE of Blended Fuels Changing the OILRecommended Fuel Type Definition of Blended FuelsRope STARTING/STOPPING InstructionsThrottle Trigger PositionDecorative Trimming Adjusting the Trimming Line LengthUsing the Brush Blade Operating InstructionsFrequency Maintenance Required Refer to Maintenance and Repair Instructions Maintenance ScheduleBump Knob Inner Reel Rewinding the Existing ReelCorrect Line to Use Removing the Existing ReelWinding the Existing Reel Reinstalling the ReelInstalling a Prewound Reel Fill Plug Gear Housing ServiceScrews Choke Lever AIR Filter MaintenanceScrew Air FilterFinal High Speed Mixture Needle Adjustment Carburetor AdjustmentAdjusting the Carburetor Air Filter MaintenanceRemoving Muffler INSPECTING/CLEANING the MufflerLean Adjust to Midpoint Rich Torque the screw to 15-20 inlb 1.7-2.2 Nm Inspection and CleaningMuffler Reassembly Checking Spark Arrester ScreenScrew Screws Checking / Adjusting Valve to Rocker ARM ClearanceReplacing the Spark Plug Rocker Arm Valve Flat Feeler Gauge Adjusting NutsEngine Cleaning and StorageSpecifications Cold Torque SpecificationsProblem Cause Action TroubleshootingYour Warranty Rights and Obligations California Emission Control Warranty StatementLimited Two-Year Warranty

990r specifications

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