MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG
NOTICE
NEVER use a spark plug of incorrect heat range.
1.Remove and clean spark plug (Figure 28) with a wire brush if it is to be reused. Discard spark plug if the insulator is cracked or chipped.
2.Using a feeler gauge adjust spark plug gap to 0.028 ~0.031 inch (0.7~0.8 mm).
3.Thread spark plug into cylinder hole by hand to prevent
GAP
.028
(0.7- 0.8 MM.)
Figure 28. Spark Plug Gap
V-BELT
Visually examine the
Also, examine the belt and determine if it is oil soaked or "glazed " (hard shiny appearance on the sides of the belt). Either of these two conditions can cause the belt to run hot, which can weaken it and increase the danger of it breaking.
If the
OIL SOAKED
GLAZED | CORD FAILURE |
WORN BACK
COVER
BROKEN
MISSING RUBBER
CRACKS
SIDEWALL
WEAR
Figure 29. V-Belt Inspection
SPARK ARRESTER CLEANING
Clean the spark arrester every year or 100 hours.
1.Remove the 4 mm screw (3) from the exhaust deflector, then remove the deflector. See (Figure 30).
2.Remove the 5 mm screw (4) from the muffler protector, then remove the muffler protector.
3.Remove the 4 mm screw from the spark arrestor, then remove the spark arrester.
5MM SCREW (4)
| DEFLECTOR |
MUFFLER |
|
PROTECTOR | 4MM SCREW (3) |
| 4MM SCREW (1) |
SPARK
ARRESTER
Figure 30. Spark Arrester Removal
4.Carefully remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen (Figure 31) with a wire brush.
WIRE
BRUSH
SPARK
ARRESTER
SCREEN
Figure 31. Cleaning The Spark Arrester
5.If the spark arrester is damaged and has breaks or holes, replace with a new one.
6.Reinstall the spark arrester and muffler protector in reverse order of disassembly.
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