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AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE
Replace the filter once a year; more often under dusty or
dirty conditions. DO NOT attempt to clean or oil the air filter.
To install a new air filter, do the following:
o Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plugo
Turn the cover (See Fig, 9) to the left (counterclock- wise) and remove the cover and the air filter from the flange..
eDiscard the air filter.
•Clean the cover and the flange thoroughly
o Insert the new air filter into the cover.
®Push the cover firmly against the flange and turn it
to the right (clocte,vise) as far as it will go (See Fig 9. Be sure the retainers are locked around the
flange.
o Reconnect the spark plug wire.
WITHOUT THE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT CAUTION: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE _ IHSTALLED. A DEFECTIVEAIR CLEANER
CAN RESULTtN LOSS OFEHGINEPOWER AND CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE WEAR OR DAMAGETO THE ENGINE COMPONENTS tF DIRT OR DUST IS PERiv]ITTED TO EN- TER THE ENGfHE THROUGI] THE CAR-
BURETOR, A DAMAGED AIR CLEANER_ OR ONE THAT IS CLOGGED WiTH DUST OR DIRT SHOULD BE REPLACED IMME- DIATELY,
TURN COVER
TO THE LEFT
(COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE) TO REMOVE
FLANGE
FILTER
RETAINER
COVER
SLOT
TAB
TURN COVER TO THE RIGHT (CLOCKWISE) TO REMOVE
FIG. 9
SPAR < PLUG MAINTENANCE
Clean the spark plug and reset the gap periodically. Clean the area around the spark plug base, before removal, to prevent dirt from entering into the engine. Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are pitted or burned or if lhe porcelain is cracked.. Clean the spark plug by carefully scrapping the electrodes (do not sand blast or use a wire brush). Be sure the spark plug is clean and free of foreign material. Check the electrodes gap with a wir e feeler gauge and reset to ,,035 if necessary. If a new spark pIug is needed, refer to the Engine Operation and Maintenance manual for the proper replacement spark plug
Before reinstalling the spark plug, coat the threads lightly with graphite to insure easy removal,, Tighten the spark plug firmly into the engine° If a torque wrench is available, torque the spark plug to 15 foot- pounds.
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