12 — English
MAINTENANCE
feeler gage should not slide between the rocker arms and
the cam lobes — it should be held tight.
If the valve clearance is not between .006 in. (0.15 mm)
and .008 in. (0.20 mm), the clearance should be adjusted
as follows:
While holding a wrench on the flats of the adjusting nut
with one hand, loosen the retaining nut with a second
wrench as shown. Take care not to loosen the stud.
Rotate the adjusting nut until it touches the feeler gauge.
Once the gap setting is correct, hold the wrench on
the flats of the adjusting nut and retighten the retaining
nut securely.
Adjust the second rocker arm, if necessary.
Replace the rocker arm cover and screw; tighten
securely.
Replace the top engine cover and screw; tighten
securely.
WARNING:
Ensure all engine cover and all engine parts are com-
pletely and properly reassembled before starting engine.
Failure to correctly reassemble engine may result in seri-
ous injury or property damage.
STORING THE PRODUCT
Clean all foreign material from the product. Store idle unit
indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area that is inaccessible
to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as
garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
Abide by all ISO and local regulations for the safe storage
and handling of gasoline.
When storing 1 month or longer:
Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for
gasoline. Run engine until it stops.
HIGH ALTITUDE ENGINE OPERATION
Please have an authorized service center adjust this engine
if it is to be run above 2000 feet. Failure to do so may result
in poor engine performance, spark plug fouling, hard start-
ing, and increased emissions. Carburetor adjustment by
an authorized service center will improve performance and
allow that this engine meets EPA (Environmental Protection
Agency) and California ARB (Air Resources Board) emis-
sion standards. An engine adjusted for high altitudes can
not be run at 2000 feet or lower. In doing so, the engine will
overheat and cause serious engine damage. Please have
an authorized service center restore high altitude modified
engines to the original factory specification before operating
below 2000 feet.
