•Add fresh oil. See Add Engine Oil in the Opera- tion section of this manual.
•Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks.
•Stop engine.
Air Cleaner
Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage cartridge; solvents will dissolve cartridge.
To service air cleaner follow these steps:
•Unhook clips on both sides of cover and remove cover.
Clips
Cover
Body
Knob
Plate
Cartridge
Body |
•Remove knob and plate. Carefully remove air cleaner assembly to prevent debris from entering carburetor.
•To clean
Pre-cleaner
•Separate from cartridge and wash in liquid detergent and water.
•Squeeze dry in a clean cloth.
•Saturate in engine oil. Squeeze in clean, absorbent cloth to remove all EXCESS oil.
Cartridge
•Gently tap on a flat surface.
•Reassemble clean (or new )
•Reinstall air cleaner assembly, plate and knob in body.
•Replace cover and reattach clips to body.
Clean Cooling System
Debris may clog the engine's air cooling system. Remove blower housing and clean area shown to prevent overheating and engine damage.
Clean
Clean and Replace Spark Plug
Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours.
•Clean area around spark plug.
•Remove and inspect spark plug.
•Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned or porcelain is cracked.
•Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap .030 if necessary.
•Install spark, tighten securely.
.030" (0.76mm)
Wire Gauge
Spark Plug
Replace Fuel In-Line Filter
•Disconnect spark plug wires and keep away from spark plugs.
Drain fuel tank or close fuel
•Replace
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