Shibaura TF516MH-AB, Owner'S Manual

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4. Periodical inspections
(4)
Change of fuel in tank
After the fuel is stored for a long time, it may deteriorate and not start the
engine smoothly. Sediment may attach the carburetor and rust generated.
When the fuel has decreased down to the middle of the specified fuel level,
replenish the fuel so that those troubles do not occur. Changing the fuel with
new one every 6 months is recommendable.
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Do not close the fire when replenishing fuel.
⚫ The fuel may catch the fire and explode.
(5)
Cleaning the water suction strainer
If the water suction strainer is clogged,
water suction performance deteriorates.
After absorbing water from a source of
inferior water quality, always clean the
water suction strainer.
A)
Remove the cap of the strainer.
B)
Pull out the strainer and wash away
dust, sand and other foreign
materials cleanly in water.
C)
Wash the recess for the strainer and cap.
D)
Insert the strainer and close the cap.
(6)
Cleaning the ignition plug
Use the ignition plug, NGK B6HS.
Clean the ignition plug when it is stained by exhaust gas or carbon.
A)
Stop the engine and wait until it has cooled down sufficiently before
starting any work.
○
Do not touch the ignition plug or high-tension cord during operation.
⚫ You may get electrical shock.
B)
Remove the plug cap and remove the ignition plug using a box spanner
for the ignition plug.
C)
Clean the outside, inside and electrode of the ignition plug fully.
D)
Adjust the electrode
gap.
E)
Tighten the plug to the
cylinder head and push
in the ignition plug cap.
Caution
Caution