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The air cleaner cover is held in place
2.
by clamps. Remove the clamps and
the cover.
Remove the air filter element.
3.
Cleaning:
4.
There are two foam filter elements.
a.
Wash them in warm water and mild
liquid soap several times. Rinse.
Squeeze out excess water and allow
it to dry completely.
Soak the filter in lightweight oil
b.
briefly, then squeeze out the excess
oil.
Install the new filter or the cleaned
5.
filter. Secure the Air Cleaner Cover
before use.
spark plug Maintenance
Disconnect spark plug wire from
1.
end of plug. Clean out debris from
around spark plug.
Using a spark plug wrench, remove
2.
the spark plug.
Inspect the spark plug:
3.
If the electrode is oily, clean it using a
clean, dry rag.
If the electrode has deposits on it,
polish it using emery paper.
If the white insulator is cracked or
chipped, the spark plug needs to be
replaced.
When installing a new spark
4.
plug, adjust the plug’s gap to the
specification on the Technical
specification chart. Do not pry
against the electrode or the insulator,
the spark plug can be damaged.
Install the new spark plug or the
5.
cleaned spark plug into the engine.
Gasket-style: Finger-tighten until the
gasket contacts the cylinder head,
then about 1/2-2/3 turn more.
Non-gasket-style: Finger-tighten until
the plug contacts the head, then
about 1/16 turn more.
Apply dielectric spark plug boot
6.
protector (not included) to the end of
the spark plug and reattach the wire
securely.
