MAINTENANCE
Checking Spark Plug
•
Remove cap. Then remove spark plug cap.
•
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
•
Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around its base to prevent debris from
entering the engine.
•
Insert a spark plug socket wrench through the opening on the outside of the cover. Turn
the wrench counterclockwise.
•
Check for discoloration and clean carbon deposits off the electrode with a wire brush.
•
Check the electrode gap and slowly adjust to 0.
7
- 0.
8
mm (0.024-0.028 in) if necessary.
•
Reinstall spark plug and tighten to Torque 20.0Nm (14.8ft-lb).
•
If spark plug is worn replace only with an equivalent replacement part. Spark plug
should
be replaced annually.
•
Reconnect spark plug wire.
•
Replace spark plug cap, then replace cap.
Standard Spark Plug:
E6TC/E6RTC/BPR6HS
Spark Plug Gap:
0.
7
- 0.
8
mm (0.024-0.028 in)
Spark Plug Torque:
20.0Nm (14.8ft-lb)
Carburetor Adjustment
The carburetor is low emission and is equipped with a non-adjustable idle mixture valve. If adjustment is needed contact an
authorized dealer.
0.
7
-
0
.8
mm
Oil Recommendations
•
•
Do not use special additives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for the engine. Use the chart to select the best viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected.
-22
-4
14
32
50
68
86
104
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
SAE
30
10W
-30
Synthetic
5W
-30
5W
-30
*
*
*
C
F
Above 80
F
the use of 10W-30
may cause increased oil consumption.
Check oil level more frequently
.
Note:
*
*
(4
C
) the use of SAE 30
(27
C
)
Below 40
F
*
will result in hard starting.
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