Use and Care Manual

Used oil should be disposed of at an approved disposal site.
CAUTION!
MAINTENANCE
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• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
• Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around its base to prevent debris from entering the engine.
• Clean carbon deposits off the electrode with a wire brush.
• Check the electrode gap and slowly adjust to 0.7 mm - 0.8 mm (0.028 - 0.031") if necessary.
• Reinstall spark plug and tighten to Torque 22.0 – 26.9 Nm (16-20 ft-lb).
• Reconnect spark plug wire.
• If spark plug is worn replace only with an equivalent replacement part. Spark plug should be replaced
annually.(BOSCH F7TC, NGK BP6ES, CHAMPION N9YC or Equivalent)
To clean, remove the air filter cover.
Carefully pull the air filter out by lifting up along the edges.
Remove dirt from filter by tapping on it or having it blown out. Replace with new filter annually.
Reinstall air filter so that it seals and replace air filter cover.
A dirty air filter will reduce the life span of the engine, make it difficult to start the engine, and reduce the unit’s performance.
Fig 21
0.7-0.8mm
Fig 20
Air Filter (See Fig 20)
Checking Spark Plug (See Fig 21)