Use and Care Manual

Model 100136

MAINTENANCE

INSPECT AND CLEAN ENGINE

AIR CLEANER

1. Turn the engine control module switch to the OFF position.

2. Unsnap the clips holding the air cleaner cover in place and

remove the air cleaner cover.

3. Remove the paper element.

Figure 14

1. Air Cleaner Cover

Clips

2. Paper Element

3. Air Cleaner Base

4. Inspect the paper element for any rips or tears. Replace if

damaged.

5. Hold the paper element up to a light. You should be able

to see light through the paper element, if not replace the

element. Inspect air cleaner cover, remove any dirt or

debris.

6. Fit paper element over air cleaner base inlet lip. Push

element gently downward to fully seat element into air

cleaner base.

7. Install the cover and snap the clips in place.

8. Turn the engine control module switch to its prior position.

SPARK PLUG

1. Turn the ATS to the OFF position.

2. Turn the engine control module switch to the OFF position.

3. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug.

4. Clean the area around the spark plug to keep dirt out of

the engine and remove the spark plug.

5. Inspect the spark plug electrode and replace the plug if

the electrode shows signs of deterioration.

6. Check the gap before installing the spark plug. The spark

plug gap should be 0.028 – 0.031 in. (0.7 – 0.8 mm).

0.028 - 0.031 in.

(0.7 - 0.8 mm)

Figure 15

7. Carefully thread the spark plug into the engine and tighten

to 20-30 N-m (14.8-22.1 lbf-ft).

8. Re-connect the spark plug cable.

9. Turn the engine control module switch to its prior position.

10. Turn the ATS to the AUTO position.