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1. Center electrode insulator
2. Side electrode
3. Air gap (not to scale)
Important:
Always replace a spark plug(s) when it
has a worn electrode, an oily film, or cracks in the
porcelain.
Check the gap between the center and side
electrode (
Figure 19
). Bend the side electrode
(
Figure 19
) if the gap is not correct.
Installing the Spark Plug(s)
Install the spark plug(s) and the metal washer(s).
Ensure that the air gap is set correctly.
Tighten the spark plug(s) to 16 ft-lb (22 N-m).
Connect the wire(s) to the spark plug(s)
Figure 18
.
Air Cleaner Foam and Paper Element (25-50hrs.)
1. Refer to your Kawasaki Owner’s Manual for removal
and maintenance procedure.
Foam element: Clean after every 25 operating
hours.
Paper element: Check after every 50 operating
hours. Replace after every 200 operating hours or
yearly, which ever comes first.
Inspect the foam and paper elements and replace
them if they are damaged or excessively dirty.
Note:
Service the air cleaner more frequently (every
few operating hours) if the operating conditions are
extremely dusty or sandy.
Important:
Do Not
oil the foam or paper element.
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
• Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the engine
is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area. Wipe up
any gasoline that spills.
•
Never
smoke when draining gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
Fuel Filter (200 hrs.)
1. Turn gas tank valve to Off position
Figure 20
.
Figure 20
1. Using a straight screwdriver/pliers, loosen clamps
Figure 21
.
Figure 21
2. Remove hoses from filter.
3. Reinstall in reverse order.
Note:
Check filter for direction of flow arrow.
Cooling System Maintenance
Clean the air intake screen before each use.
Remove any build-up of grass, dirt or other debris
from the cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins, air
intake screen on flywheel end, and carburetor-
governor levers and linkage. This will help insure
adequate cooling and correct engine speed and will
reduce the possibility of overheating and mechanical
damage to the engine.
Grease Fittings (25 hrs.)
Note:
Always wipe off any dirt/debris from grease
fittings before servicing.
1. Remove ignition key.
2. Remove belt guard cover (refer to Belt Guard
Cover).
3. Using a grease gun, put 3 to 4 pumps of red high
temperature grease into each spindle fitting.
4. Put ½ pump of grease into each idler arm fitting.
Figure 22, 22a, 22b
.
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