Maintenance (continued)
10-Hour maintenance
(more frequently in dusty conditions)
1.Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the cover screw(s) and lifting.
2.Remove the air cleaner element.
■■In dusty applications the filter should be gently blown out with compressed air daily or 2 to 3 times per week.
IMPORTANT!
Direct the air stream at the inside face of the filter only!
■■Once each week the filter should be cleaned with a petroleum sol- vent such as mineral spirits to loosen and flush out debris trapped between the filter halves. Allow the filter to dry thoroughly before using again. When the felt becomes unraveled the filter should be replaced.
Unscrew |
Fasteners |
Air Filter |
Element |
Loosen air cleaner cover screws |
3. Replace air cleaner element and
cover.CAUTION!
Never operate the unit if the air cleaner assembly is damaged or missing!
10/15-Hour maintenance
Remove and clean or replace the spark plug.
■■Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to
0.6mm (0.024 inch). If the spark plug must be replaced, use only an NGK BPM8RY spark plug.
CAUTION!
Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around the plug to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the engine’s internal parts.
Gearcase lubrication
■■Lubricate the cutter assembly gearcase by pumping one or two strokes of
CAUTION!
Over lubricating can cause the gear- case to operate sluggishly and can cause grease to leak out.
0.6 mm
(0.024 inch)
Clean the spark plug and check the gap at the electrode.
Remove and inspect spark plug
A
Lubricate cutter assembly and gearcase | Gearcase |
| grease fitting |
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