Fuel Filter
Maintenance Interval
The fuel filter should be replaced after every 100 hours of operation.
Fuel Filter Replacement
The fuel filter is attached to the end of the fuel pick-up hose inside the
tank .. To replace the fuel filter:
1 . Make sure the fuel tank is empty
2. Remove the fuel cap.
3. Using a wire hook, gently pull the fuel filter out through the fuel filler
opening.
4.. Grasp the fuel hose next to the fuel filter fitting and remove the filter,
but do not release the hose.
5. While still holding on to the fuel hose, attach the new fuel filter
6.. Drop the new fuel filter back into the fuel tank
..
7. Make sure that the fuel filter is not stuck in a corner of the tank, and
that the fuel hose is not doubled over (kinked) before refueling.
Spark Plug
Maintenance Interval
• The spark plug should be removed from the engine and checked after
each 25 hours of operation
• Replace the spark plug after every 100 hours of operation.
Spark Plug Maintenance
1.. Twist the high tension lead boot on the spark plug back and forth a
couple of times to loosen the boot, then pull the boot off of the spark
plug
..
2.. Remove the spark plug
3.. Clean the electrodes with a stiff brush
.
.
4. Adjust the electrode air gap to
.
024-. 028 in. (0. 6-0
.
.
7 mm).
5.
Replace the spark plug if it is oil-fouled, damaged, or if the elec
trodes are worn down
6. Do not over tighten the spark plug when installing The tightening
torque is 95-148 in .. lbs. (107-166 Nm).
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Wire
Fuel Pick-up Hose
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024 • 028" (0,6 - 0 7mm)
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