SKU 65761
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air Filter element Maintenance
Wipe off the air cleaner cover.
1.
The air cleaner cover is held in place
2.
by a wing nut or clamps. Remove it.
Remove the air filter element.
3.
cleaning:
4.
For “paper” filter elements:
a.
To prevent injury from dust and
debris, wear ANSI-approved safety
goggles, NIOSH-approved dust
mask/respirator, and heavy-duty
work gloves. In a well-ventilated
area away from bystanders, use
pressurized air to blow dust out
of the air filter from the side oppo
-
site the filter’s normal air flow (the
“clean” side of the filter).
If this does not get the filter reason
-
ably clean, replace it.
For foam filter elements:
b.
Wash the element in warm water
and mild detergent several times.
Rinse. Squeeze out excess water
and allow it to dry completely. Soak
the filter in lightweight oil 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 plug, ad-
4.
just 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.
Fuel Filter replacement (if equipped)
Warning!
to prevent
serious injurY FroM
Fire:
Replace the fuel filter in a
well-ventilated area away from igni-
tion sources. Do not smoke.
Wait for engine to cool completely
1.
before proceeding.
Wear protective gear including, ANSI-
2.
approved safety goggles, NIOSH-
approved dust mask/respirator, and
nitrile gloves.
Wipe gas refill cap and surrounding
3.
area. Remove gas refill cap.