SWEEPING
| WARNING: Disconnect the spark | CLEAN AIR FILTER | |||||||||||
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plug before performing maintenance except | ance and increases fuel consumption and | ||||||||||||
for carburetor adjustments. | harmful emissions. Always clean after every | ||||||||||||
CHECK FOR LOOSE | 5 hours of operation. | ||||||||||||
FASTENERS AND PARTS | 1. | Clean the cover and the area around it to | |||||||||||
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S | Spark Plug Boot |
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| chamber when the cover is removed. | ||||||||||||
S | Air Filter |
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2. | Remove parts as illustrated. | ||||||||||||
S | Housing Screws | ||||||||||||
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or | |||||||||||||
S | Assist Handle Screw | ||||||||||||
producing harmful evaporative emissions, do | |||||||||||||
S | Debris Shield | ||||||||||||
not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable | |||||||||||||
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR | |||||||||||||
solvent. | |||||||||||||
WORN PARTS | 3. | Wash the filter in soap and water. | |||||||||||
Contact an authorized service dealer for re- | 4. | Allow filter to dry. | |||||||||||
placement of damaged or worn parts. | 5. | Add a few drops of oil to the filter; | |||||||||||
S ON/STOP Switch |
| squeeze the filter to distribute oil. | |||||||||||
| switch functions properly by pushing and | 6. | Replace parts. | ||||||||||
| releasing the switch. Make sure engine |
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S Debris Shield |
| Air Filter Cover | |||||||||||
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| REPLACE SPARK PLUG | ||||||||||||
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DE- | |||||||||||||
Replace the spark plug each year to ensure | |||||||||||||
CALS | |||||||||||||
the engine starts easier and runs better. Set | |||||||||||||
S After each use, inspect complete unit for | spark plug gap at 0.025 in. Ignition timing is | ||||||||||||
| loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and | fixed and nonadjustable. | |||||||||||
| decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter- | 1. | Twist, then pull off spark plug boot. | ||||||||||
| gent. | 2. | Remove spark plug from cylinder and | ||||||||||
S | Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth. |
| discard. | ||||||||||
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| plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch | ||||||||||
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| socket wrench. | ||||||||||
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| 4. | Reinstall the spark plug boot. |
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