MAINTENANCE
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Replace the air filter (fits only one way).
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Replace the air filter cover.
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Tighten the air filter cover by turning the knob
clockwise.
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Replace the spark plug boot.
CHECKING THE FUEL CAP
WARNING
A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be
replaced immediately.
The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and check
valve. A clogged fuel filter causes poor engine
performance. If performance improves when the fuel cap
is loosened, the check valve may be faulty or the filter
may be clogged. Replace the fuel cap if necessary.
REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG (Fig. 24)
This engine uses a NGK CMR7A spark plug. Use an
exact replacement and replace annually. Follow these
steps to replace the spark plug.
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Remove the spark plug boot (26).
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Loosen the spark plug (27) by turning it counterclock
wise with a 5/8 in. socket.
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Remove the spark plug.
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Hand thread the new spark plug, turning it clockwise.
Tighten with a socket. Do not overtighten.
CAUTION
Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug.
Cross-threading will seriously damage the product.
CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTER (Fig. 25)
Follow these steps to clean the spark arrester.
■
Locate the spark arrester (28) through the hole on the
muffler-side engine cover.
■
Remove the spark arrester using needle-nosed pliers.
■
Clean the spark arrester with a small wire brush.
■
Replace the spark arrester.
STORING THE PRODUCT
Storing the product differs depending on the amount of
time it will be in storage.
To Store the Product Short Term
Follow these steps to store the product short term.
■
Clean all foreign material from the product.
■
Store the product in a well-ventilated place that is
inaccessible to children.
To Store the Product Long Term
If you do not intend to use the product for more than one
month, follow the storage procedures below.
Follow these steps to store the product long term.
■
Drain all of the fuel from the tank into a container
approved for gasoline.
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Run the engine until it stops.
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Clean all foreign material from the product.
■
Store the product in a well-ventilated place that is
inaccessible to children.
Note:
Keep the product away from corrosive agents
such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
Important:
Abide by all federal and local regulations
for the safe storage and handling of petrol.
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IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine will not start.
1. Switch set to the O (OFF)
position.
2. No spark.
1. Set switch to the I (ON) position.
2. Remove the spark plug. Reattach the spark
plug cap and lay the spark plug on the metal
cylinder. Pull the starter cord and watch for a
spark at the spark plug tip. If there is no spark,
repeat the test with a new spark plug.
3. Push primer bulb until the bulb is full of fuel.
If the bulb does not fill, the primary fuel delivery
system is blocked. If the primer bulb fills,
the engine may be flooded. (See next item.)
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