17 — ENG D20498 Rev. 0 6/9/00
Service Air Cleaner
NOTE: Do not use petroleum solvents, e.g., kerosene,
which will cause the cartridge to deteriorate. Do not
use pressurized air to clean cartridge. Pressurized air
can damage the cartridge.
To service air cleaner follow these steps:
•Unscrew wing nut. Remove cover and air cleaner
cartridge.
• Remove cartridge from cover.
To service cartridge, clean by tapping gently on a flat
service. Do not oil cartridge. Replace if dirty or dam-
aged.
•Replace air cleaner cartridge. Place cover over
cartridge and tighten nut finger tight and then turn
it one more complete turn.
BASE
PAPER FILTER COVER
WING NUT
CLEAN
Clean Guard/Muffler
Do not clean with a forceful spray of water because
water could contaminate fuel system. With a brush or
cloth clean finger guard after every use to prevent
engine damage caused by overheating. Before running
engine, clean muffler area to remove all combustible
debris.
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. For replacement use
Champion RJ17LM resistor spark plug.
•Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and
set gap .030 if necessary.
•Install spark, tighten securely.
.030" (0.76MM)
WIRE GAUGE
SPARK PLUG
CLEAN
•Reinstall the drain plug. Make sure it is tightened
securely.
•Fill the crankcase with new oil of the proper type
(See Adding Engine Oil in the Operation Section),
to the Full mark on the dipstick. Always check the
level with the dipstick before adding more oil.
•Reinstall the oil fill cap or plug and tighten
securely.