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REPAIR PARTS
7
Tab
Cartridge
Filter cover
Slot
7. Continue adding small amounts of
oil and rechecking the dipstick until it
reads full. DO NOT overfi ll, or engine
will smoke on startup.
8. Always be sure to retighten oil fi ll cap/
dipstick before starting engine.
9. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark
plug.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel fi lter should be replaced every
100 hours or twice each season. If fuel fi l-
ter becomes clogged, ob struct ing fuel fl ow
to car bu re tor, re place ment is re quired.
1. With engine cool, remove fi lter and
plug fuel line.
2. Place new fuel fi lter in position in fuel
line as shown.
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned.
4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-
line.
ENGINE
Warranty repairs must be performed by an
authorized engine man u fac tur er's service
outlet. Tampering with, removing or alter-
ing of any part of the intake, fuel or ex-
haust system, or emission control system
may increase emissions beyond the legal
limit and void your warranty.
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set.
Any attempt to increase engine speed may
result in personal injury. If you believe that
the engine is running too fast or too slow, you
can adjust the governor tab as follows:
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
2. Start engine as described in the Op-
eration section of this manual.
3. Move choke cable from “OPEN” to
“RUNNING” position.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Governor tab
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may
be damaged by using a dirty air fi lter.
Replace the air fi lter every 100 hours of
operation or every season, whichever oc-
curs fi rst. Service air cleaner more often
under dusty conditions.
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER
1. Remove cover.
2. Carefully remove cartridge.
3. Clean by gently tapping on a fl at sur-
face. If very dirty, replace cartridge.
CAUTION:
Petroleum solvents, such as
ker o sene, are not to be used to clean car-
tridge. They may cause de te ri o ra tion of the
cartridge. Do not oil car tridge. Do not use
pres sur ized air to clean or dry car tridge.
4. Install cartridge, then replace cover.
3. Bend governor tab up for higher engine
speed; down a for lower engine speed.
IMPORTANT:
If you have any questions,
lack the tools or professional ability, take
your engine to a qualifi ed service center
for repair and ad just ment.
MAINTENANCE
Fuel
Filter
Clamp
