3. INSPECTING THE SPARK PLUG

ENGLISH

(See Fig.7-q)

(1) Clean off carbon deposits on the spark plug electrode

 

 

using a plug cleaner or wire brush.

 

(2) Check electrode gap. The gap should be 0.03 in. (0.7

 

mm to 0.8 mm). Adjust the gap, if necessary, by carefully

 

bending the side electrode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommended Spark Plug : NGK BPR6ES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. ENGINE OIL CHANGE (See Fig. 7-w,e)

 

Initial oil change

: After 20 hours of operation

 

Thereafter

: Every 100 hours of operation

FRANÇAISE

(1) When changing oil, stop the engine and loosen the drain

plug. Drain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm

 

 

oil drains quickly and completely.

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

 

To prevent injury, pay attention to the hot oil.

 

Make sure the fuel cap is tightly secured to avoid

 

spillage.

 

 

 

 

(2) Re-install the drain plug before refilling oil.

Oil capacity (Upper level) : L(U.S.gal)

PKV401T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 (0.32)

6. CLEANING AIR CLEANER (See Fig.7-t)

A dirty air cleaner element will cause starting difficulty, power loss, engine malfunctions, and shorten engine life extremely. Always keep the air cleaner element clean.

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Air cleaner paper element and urethane foam can be take out after removing knob and air cleaner cover.

When installing, set the paper element and urethane foam on the air cleaner base.

Be sure to check the grommet is in position, and then install the cover with knob tightened securely.

(See Fig.7-t)

Urethane Foam cleaning (See Fig.7-t-e) Wash and clean the urethane foam in kerosene. Saturate in a mixture of 3 parts kerosene and 1 part engine oil, and then squeeze to remove excess oil. Clean urethane form every 50 hours.

Paper element (See Fig.7-t-r)

Clean by tapping gently to remove dirt and blow off dust. Never use oil. Clean paper element every 50 hours of operation, and replace element every 200 hours.

Clean and replace air cleaner elements more often when operating in dusty environments.

ESPAÑOL

(3) Refer to page 5 for the recommended oil.

Always use the best grade and clean oil. Contaminated oil, poor quality oil and shortage of oil cause damage to engine or shorten the engine life.

5.CLEANING FUEL STRAINER (See Fig. 7-r)

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(1)Drain the fuel from the tank.

(2)Close the fuel cock and remove the fuel strainer.

(3)After removing dirt and water, wash the fuel strainer with kerosene or gasoline.

(4)Reinstall securely to prevent leakage.

7. FUEL HOSE REPLACEMENT (See Fig.7-y)

WARNING

Take extreme caution when replacing fuel hose ; gasoline is extremely flammable.

Replace the fuel hose every 1,000 hours or every year.

If fuel leaks from fuel hose, replace the fuel hose immediately.

8.CHECKING BOLTS, NUTS AND SCREWS

Retighten loose bolts and nuts.

Check for fuel and oil leaks.

Replace damaged parts with new ones.

9.CLEANING PUMP INSIDE

Turn the knob counterclockwise and open the casing cover holder.

Pull the casing toward you, and then remove the casing and the inner casing.

Clean the inside of pump casing and casing cover with clean water.

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Subaru Robin Power Products PKV401T manual Inspecting the Spark Plug, Checking BOLTS, Nuts and Screws, Cleaning Pump Inside

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