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WARNING: Disconnect the spark | CLEAN AIR FILTER | |||
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- | ||||
plug before performing maintenance except | ance and increases fuel consumption and | |||
for carburetor adjustments. | harmful emissions. Always clean after every | |||
CHECK FOR LOOSE | 5 hours of operation. | |||
FASTENERS AND PARTS | 1. | Clean the cover and the area around it to | ||
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S Spark Plug Boot |
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| chamber when the cover is removed. | |||
S Air Filter |
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2. | Remove parts as illustrated. | |||
S Housing Screws | ||||
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or | ||||
S Assist Handle Screws | ||||
producing harmful evaporative emissions, do | ||||
S Debris Shield | ||||
not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable | ||||
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR | ||||
solvent. | ||||
WORN PARTS | 3. | Wash the filter in soap and water. | ||
Contact an authorized service dealer for re- | 4. | Allow filter to dry. | ||
placement of damaged or worn parts. | 5. | Add a few drops of oil to the filter; squeeze | ||
S ON/STOP Switch |
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switch functions properly by pushing and | 6. | Replace parts. |
releasing the switch. Make sure engine |
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S | Debris Shield |
| Air Filter Cover | |
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| REPLACE SPARK PLUG | |||
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND | ||||
Replace the spark plug each year to ensure | ||||
LABELS | ||||
the engine starts easier and runs better. Set | ||||
S | After each use, inspect complete unit for | |||
spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Ignition timing is | ||||
| loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and | |||
| fixed and nonadjustable. | |||
| labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter- | |||
| 1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot. | |||
| gent. | |||
| 2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis- | |||
S | Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth. | |||
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