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Reassembly
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22 690 01 Rev. --
Install Blower Housing
1. Position blower housing on engine.
2. Align mounting locations, then install M6 shouldered
mounting screws.
Torque screws to 11.3 N·m (100 in. lb.) into new
holes, or 6.8 N·m (60 in. lb.) into used holes.
3. Install T15 screw securing blower housing to air
cleaner adapter. Torque screw to 1 N·m (9 in. lb.).
Install Fixed Guard (if equipped)
Install fi xed guard. Torque screw to 0.8 N·m (7 in. lb.).
Install Fuel Pump (if equipped)
1. Attach fuel pump mounting bracket to blower
housing with screw. Torque screw to 1 N·m (9 in.
lb.).
2. Install fuel pump so pulse fi tting is oriented in three
o’clock position, pressing fuel pump onto bracket
past locking tabs.
NOTE: If necessary, carefully rebend locking tabs to
ensure fuel pump is secured.
3. Connect pulse line to dipstick tube and fuel line to
carburetor inlet fi tting and secure with clamps.
4. Route fuel lines into retaining cutouts in blower
housing.
Install Air Cleaner Element, Precleaner, and Air
Cleaner Cover
1. Install precleaner (if equipped) over new paper
element and install on air cleaner adapter. Secure
element behind retainer in housing.
2. Position air cleaner cover on housing and line up
knobs with unlock symbol. Turn knobs toward lock
symbol to secure.
Install Drain Plug, Oil Filter, and Oil
1. Install oil drain plug. Torque plug to 14 N·m
(125 in. lb.).
2. Place new fi lter in shallow pan with open end up. Fill
with new oil until oil reaches bottom of threads. Allow
2 minutes for oil to be absorbed by fi lter material.
3. Apply a thin fi lm of clean oil to rubber gasket on new
fi lter.
4. Refer to instructions on oil fi lter for proper
installation.
5. Fill crankcase with new oil. Level should be at top of
indicator on dipstick.
6. Reinstall and secure oil fi ll cap/dipstick.
Prepare Engine for Operation
Engine is now completely reassembled. Before starting
or operating engine, be sure following have been done.
1. All hardware is tightened securely.
2. Oil drain plug, Oil Sentry
™
pressure switch (if
equipped), and a new oil fi lter are installed.
3. Crankcase is fi lled with correct amount, weight, and
type of oil.
Connect Spark Plug Lead
Connect lead to spark plug.
Testing Engine
It is recommended engine be operated on a test stand or
bench prior to installation in piece of equipment.
1. Set engine up on a test stand. Install an oil pressure
gauge. Start engine and check to be certain oil
pressure (5 psi or more) is present.
2. Run engine for 5-10 minutes between idle and
mid-range. Adjust throttle and choke controls and
high-speed setting as necessary. Make sure
maximum engine speed does not exceed equipment
manufacturer's recommended RPM. Adjust
carburetor idle speed screw as necessary. Refer to
Fuel System and Governor System.
