Rato RG3.6-75Q-D-II, Owner'S Manual

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(1) Remove the air cleaner cover off and take the element out.
(2) Paper element: Wash the element with home detergents and warm water
(or non-flammable or high flash-point cleansing solvents) and dry up.
Foam element: Soak in clean engine oil until saturated. Squeeze out excess oil,
otherwise, the engine will smoke in starting stage.
(3) Clean the air cleaner cover and inner surface with wet cloth, be careful not t
o allow the dust entering into the carburetor.
(4) Reinstall the element and put the air cleaner cover on.
(1) Element
8.9.2 CLEANING
1. Remove the air cleaner cover and foam element, as described in the
INSPECTION procedure.
2. Remove the paper element from the air cleaner base.
3. Paper air filter element: Tap the filter element several times on a hard surface to
remove dirt.
Never try to brush off dirt; brushing will force dirt into the fibers.
4. Foam air filter element: Clean in warm soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
Dip the filter element in clean engine oil, then squeeze out all excess oil.
5. Excess oil will restrict air flow through the foam element and may transfer to the
paper element, soaking and clogging it.
6. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner base and cover, using a moist rag. Be
careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct that leads to the carburetor.
7. Reinstall the air cleaner elements, and make sure both elements are properly
positioned. Install the air cleaner cover and tighten the wing bolts securely.
8.10 SPARK PLUG SERVICE
Recommended spark plug: F6RTC
1. Disconnect the spark plug cap, and remove any dirt from around the spark plug
area.
2. Remove the spark plug with a spark plug wrench.
3. Inspect the spark plug. Replace it if the electrodes are worn, or if the insulator is
cracked or chipped.
4. Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a suitable gauge. The gap should be
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