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Replacing the Spark Plug
See Figure 24.
All model numbers included in this manual use an
NGK BPMR7A or Champion RCJ-6Y spark plug. Use an
exact replacement and replace annually.
1.
Remove the spark plug boot.
2.
Loosen the spark plug by turning it counterclockwise
with a socket.
3.
Remove the spark plug.
4.
Hand thread the new spark plug, turning it clockwise.
5.
Tighten with a socket and torque to 170 in.lb. mini-
mum, 190 in.lb. maximum.
Do not over tighten.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug.
Cross-threading will seriously damage the
product.
Storing the Product
Storing the product differs depending on the amount of time
it will be in storage.
Note: If the product includes another attachment, place the
storage cap on the end of the attachment shaft and hang it up
to store.
To Store the Product Short Term
Follow these steps to store the product short term.
1.
Clean all foreign material from the product.
2.
Store the product in a well-ventilated place that is inac-
cessible 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.
1.
Drain all of the fuel from the tank into a container ap-
proved for gasoline.
2.
Run the engine until it stops.
3.
Clean all foreign material from the product.
4.
Store the product in a well-ventilated place that is inac-
cessible 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 gasoline.
Transporting the Product
Follow these steps to transport the product.
1.
Drain the fuel mixture into a container that is approved
for use with gasoline.
2.
Carry the product by the front handle.
3.
Secure the product in your vehicle or on a trailer.
Figure 24
Maintenance
Spark
Plug
Spark Plug Boot
