English
10. Maintenance
F10-4 (1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
4.Remove the cleaner element by unfastening the hooks. Split the element into halves and wash in neutral detergent and warm water. After cleaning, dry the element completely.
Exchange the element with new one in case it has been contaminated.
When reinstalling the element to the unit, fit the hook A and the hole, and then inset the element to the unit.
(1) Hooks (2) Air cleaner element (3) Hole
(4) Hook A (5) Hook B
F10-5
F10-6
F10-7
(2)
(5)
(1)
NOTE
Make sure that the hook A is correctly fit with the hole to reduce the chance of damage of the hook A.
2. Fuel filter
Using a wire hook, take out the filter from the filler port. Clean away the dirt attached to the filter. Replace with a new one if needed.
(1) Fuel filter
NOTE
Never bend the filter pipe when returning it.
3. Spark plug
Clean the electrodes with a wire brush and reset the gap to 0.65 mm as necessary.
4. Air cooling system
Dust clogging around the cooling system and the cylinder fins will cause overheating of the engine. Periodically check and clean the cooling system and the cylinder fins with a brush after removing the cylinder cover, the air cleaner and the recoil case. When installing the cylinder cover and the cooling system, make sure that switch wires and grommets are positioned correctly in place.
(1) | Recoil case | (2) Fan cover (3) Fan |
(4) | Cylinder fins | (5) Cylinder cover |
NOTE
Be sure to block the air intake hole.
44