Xtreme Power 65038, Owner'S Manual And Safety Instructions

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MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
Do not dump oil containers or discarded engine oil into rubbish boxes or onto the ground. For the sake
of environmental protection, we suggest you take in discarded engine oil with a closed container and bring to
local recycling station.
SERVICE OF AIR CLEANER:
A dirty air cleaner may block enough air’s flowing into the carburetor. To keep
the carburetor in Good working conditions, please service the air cleaner periodically. If operating the engine
in extremely dusty area, the job should the done more often.
CAUTION : Never clean the air cleaner core in gasoline or low flash-point detergents, or explosion may
happen. Never run the engine without an air cleaner, or air with dirt and dust may enter the engine so speed
the engine’s wear.
1. Turn off the air cleaner’s cap, and then separate the filter to check the air clearer filter weather worn out or
broken. If there is something wrong with it, replace it.
2. Clean with home detergents and warm water (or non-flammable of high flash-point cleaning solvents) and
dry.
3. Sock in clean engine oil until saturated. Squeeze out excess oil, otherwise, the engine will discharge
smoke in starting stage.
4. Empty the oil in the air cleaner, Use non-flammable or high flash-point cleaning solvents to clean the dusty,
and then dry-up the air cleaner box.
5. Install the air cleaner filter and cover to original position.
6. Washing of Deposit Cup: Set the fuel switch at “OFF”, remove the
deposit cup and O-ring. Wash them in non-flammable or high flash-point
cleansing solvents, and then dry them up, at last, carry out re-installation.
Set the fuel switch to “ON” and check for leaks. After reinstalling the
deposit cup, check it for leakage and make sure the area around the
engine is dry enough.
After reinstalling the deposit cup, check it for leakage and make sure the
area around the engine is dry enough. The oil in the air cleaner, Use non-
flammable or high flash-point cleaning solvents to clean the dusty, and
then dry-up the air cleaner box.
Spark Plug Maintenance: Proper spark plug clearance and without
deposit around the spark plug ensure the engine’s normal running.
1. Remove the spark plug by means of spark plug wrench. Be careful not
to touch the muffler during or just after running the engine.
2. Clean the spark plug with a steel brush. If the insulator is damaged,
replace the spark plug instead.
3. Measure the spark plug clearance with a feeler. The clearance should
be 0.7~0.8mm,If adjustment is necessary, bend the side electrode
carefully.
4. Check if the spark plug gasket is in good condition, or replace with a
new one.
5. Screw on the spark plug to the bottom first by hand and then tighten it
up by a spark plug wrench.
If a new spark plug is used, twist 1/2 more turns after impacting the
gasket; if reinstall the original one, just twist 1/8~1/4 more turns.