Refill the crankcase with 3.4 fl.oz. (100 ml.) of SAE 30 SF, SG, or SH oil.

Replace the oil fill plug/dipstick.

Air Filter Maintenance

Open the air filter cover on side of engine by pushing the tab on the left side in and swinging the air filter cover out and off. See Figure 9.

Remove the air filter and screen.

Air Filter

Air Filter

 

Housing

 

Air Filter Cover

Screen

 

 

Air Filter

 

Tab

Figure 9

Wash the filter in detergent and water. Rinse the filter thoroughly and allow it to dry.

Apply enough clean SAE 30 motor oil to lightly coat the filter and squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil.

Replace the screen and filter.

Position the hooks on the right side of the air filter cover into the slots at the right side of the air filter housing.

Swing the cover to the left until the tab on the air filter cover snaps into place in the slot.

Carburetor Adjustment

If the engine will not idle, hesitates or stalls on acceleration, or there is a loss of engine power have the carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer.

Replacing The Spark Plug

The spark plug should be removed and check after every 50 hours of operation. To replace the spark plug proceed as follows:

Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Grasp the plug wire firmly and pull the cap from the spark plug.

Clean dirt from around the spark plug and remove the spark plug from the cylinder head by turning counterclockwise using a socket.

Set the air gap at 0.025 in (0.655 mm.) using a feeler gauge. See Figure 10.

0.025 in. Gap

Figure 10

Install a correctly gapped spark plug in the cylinder head and tighten by turning the socket clockwise until snug. Do not over tighten.

Spark Arrestor Maintenance

Remove the muffler cover by pressing down on the corner with a flat blade screwdriver. Slide the notches on the sides of the muffler cover over the tabs on the engine cover and remove.

Remove the screw attaching the spark arrestor cover to the muffler. See Figure 11.

 

Spark Arrestor

Muffler

Screen

Screw

 

 

 

 

Tab

 

Slot

Spark Arrester

 

 

Cover

Figure 11

Pull the tab on the spark arrestor cover out of the muffler and remove the spark arrestor cover.

Remove the spark arrestor screen from the spark arrestor cover.

Clean the spark arrestor screen with a wire brash or replace screen.

Reinstall the spark arrester screen, spark arrestor cover, and screw.

Storing Your Cultivator

Thoroughly clean the unit and inspect for any loose or damaged parts. Repair or replace damaged parts and tighten loose screws, nuts, or bolts.

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Yard-Man 21A-144R401 Air Filter Maintenance, Carburetor Adjustment, Replacing The Spark Plug, Spark Arrestor Maintenance

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