Maintenance
3. Remove cap from engine oil hose. Drain.
4. Remove engine oil filter.
5. Coat a film of clean engine oil on seal of new filter.
6. Install new filter rotating clockwise until the seal contacts the mounting surface. Rotate filter 3/4 of a turn more by hand to fully tighten down.
7. Replace engine oil.
8. Run the engine for around 3 minutes, stop engine and check for oil leaks around the filter.
CLEAN AND REGAP SPARK PLUG
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire lead and remove the spark plug.
2. Scrape or use a wire brush to clean the electrodes and remove carbon deposits and wetness.
3. Inspect for cracked porcelain or other wear or damage. Replace the spark plug with a new one if necessary.
4. Check the spark plug gap and reset it if necessary. The gap must be between 0.7 and 0.8 mm. To change the gap, bend only the side
electrode using a spark plug tool.
5. Install and tighten the spark plug to 17 ft-lb torque.
6. Reconnect the spark plug lead.
REPLACE AIR CLEANER
1. Remove the wing bolts, washers, and air cleaner case.
2. Remove the air cleaner elements from the body.
3. Install the elements and the air cleaner parts correctly on the air cleaner body.
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CAUTION:
BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON SPARK PLUG STOP THE ENGINE AND ALLOW TO COOL.
