Daily Maintenance
Prior to each work day, perform the following:
Check for loose or missing screws or | Remove dirt or debris from the engine, |
components. Make sure the tool and cut- | check the cooling fins and air cleaner for |
ting attachment are securely fastened. | clogging and clean them as necessary. |
Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or |
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grease. |
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Carefully remove any accumulation of dirt or debris from the muffler or the fuel tank. Dirt
10-Hour Maintenance
Every 10 hours of operation (more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):
Remove the air cleaner element. See Figure 23. Clean or replace as neces- sary. To clean element: Wash it thor- oughly in soap and water. Let it dry before reinstalling the element.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the unit if the air cleaner or element is damaged, or if the element is wet.
10/15-Hour Maintenance
Every 10 to 15 hours of operation:
Remove and clean the spark plug. Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to 0.024- inch (0.6 mm). If the spark plug must be replaced, use only a Champion CJ8 or equivalent spark plug of the correct heat range. See Figure 24.
CAUTION!
Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around the plug to prevent dirt and debris from falling into internal engine parts.
Loosen Knob | Remove and clean | |
or replace | ||
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| the element |
Figure 23
Clean the spark plug and check the gap at the electrode.
0.024 inch
(0.6 mm)
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Figure 24
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