Maintenance Procedures Continued
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CLEANING AIR FILTER ELEMENTS
Foam Element:
1.
Wash the element in a solution of household detergent and warm water, then rinse
thoroughly. Allow the element to dry completely.
2.
Soak the element in clean engine oil, and squeeze out the excess oil. NOTE: the
engine will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is left in the foam element.
Paper Element:
1.
To remove excess dirt, tap the element lightly several times on a hard surface or blow
compressed air through the filter from the inside out.
2.
Do not try to brush the dirt off. Brushing will force dirt into the filter fibers.
3.
Replace the element if it becomes excessively dirty. You can order/purchase paper
elements through Tempest or your local hardware/home improvement store.
COOLING SYSTEM
Frequently remove dirt and debris from the cooling fins, air intake screen, levers and
linkage. This will ensure adequate cooling and correct engine speed. Refer to the engine
manufacturer’s Owners Manual for additional cooling system information.
SPARK PLUG
A correctly firing spark plug is essential for the power blower to operate properly. Check
the engine spark plug yearly or every 100 hours by following the listed procedures.
1.
Clean the area around the spark plug.
2.
Remove and inspect the spark plug.
3.
Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are pitted, burned, or the porcelain is cracked.
Check the electrode gap with a wire feeler gauge and set to the engine manufacturer’s
specifications.
4.
Make sure the spark plug washer is in good condition, and start threading the spark
plug by hand.
to prevent cross threading.
5.
After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the
washer.
