Ryobi RY60512 Replacing The Spark Plug, Replacing The Spark Arrestor, Maintenance, See Figure

MAINTENANCE

REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG

See Figure 20.

The cultivator uses Champion RCJ-4Y or NGK BPMR7A spark plug. Use an exact replacement and replace annually.

Remove the spark plug boot.

Loosen the spark plug by turning it counterclockwise with a socket.

Remove the spark plug.

Hand thread the new spark plug, turning it clockwise.

Tighten with a socket and torque to 170 in. lb. minimum, 190 in. lb. maximum. Do not overtighten.

CAUTION

Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug. Cross- threading will seriously damage the product.

SPARK

PLUG

To replace the spark arrestor:

Remove the five screws that hold the cover.

NOTE: Removing these screws requires the use of a T20 and T25 torx screwdriver.

Remove the cover.

Remove the muffler assembly and muffler gasket. It may be necessary to work the muffler assembly free from the muffler gasket.

Remove the three screws that hold the plate on the muffler.

Remove the spark arrester.

Replace the old spark arrester with the new one.

Reassemble the muffler by reinstalling the plate and tightening the three screws.

Reassemble the muffler and muffler cover and attach to the muffler gasket with the two screws.

Reinsert the muffler assembly.

Reinstall the cover on the tool and fasten with the five screws.

NOTE: Do not overtighten screws.

COVER

SCREW(S)

Fig. 20

REPLACING THE SPARK ARRESTOR

See figure 21.

The muffler is equipped with a spark arrestor screen inside muffler body. After extended use the screen can become dirty and may need to be replaced. If replacement is necessary, use part number 000998216.

WARNING:

To avoid a fire hazard, never run the cultivator without the spark arrestor in place.

			MUFFLER
			COVER
MUFFLER		SPARK
GASKET
	ARRESTER
MUFFLER		PLATE	SCREW(S)
		SCREW(S)	Fig. 20

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