Use and Care Manual

MAINTENANCE

AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE:

Routine maintenance of the air cleaner helps maintain proper air flow to the

carburetor. Check that the air cleaner is free of excessive dirt.

1. Remove air cleaner cover (Fig. 9 - 1). Remove both elements and inspect them

for holes or tears. Replace damaged elements.

2. Tap paper element (Fig. 9 - 2) lightly to remove excess dirt. Replace paper ele-

ment if it appears heavily soiled.

3. Wash foam element (Fig. 9 - 3) in solution of mild detergent and warm water.

Rinse thoroughly in clean water. Allow element to dry thoroughly. Soak element

in clean engine oil and squeeze out excess oil.

SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE:

The spark plug is important for proper engine operation. A good spark plug

should be intact, free of deposits, and properly gapped. To inspect the spark plug

(NGK BP7GS):

1. Pull on the spark plug boot to remove it (Fig. 10 - 1).

2. Unscrew the spark plug from the plate compactor using the spark plug wrench

included with this product. (Fig. 11 - 1).

3. Visually inspect the spark plug. If it is cracked or chipped, discard and replace

with a new spark plug of the same model (NGK BP7GS).

4. Measure the plug gap with a spark plug gauge (Fig. 12). The gap should be 0.7-

0.8 mm (0.028 - 0.031 in).

5. If you are re-using the spark plug, use a wire brush to clean any dirt from

around the spark plug base and then re-gap the spark plug.

6. Screw the spark plug back into its place on the plate compactor using the spark

plug wrench. Do not over-tighten spark plug. Recommended tightening of spark

plug is ½ to ¾ of a turn after spark plug gasket contacts spark plug hole. Reinstall

the spark plug boot.

0 . 7 - 0 . 8 m m

( 0 . 0 2 8 - 0 . 0 3 1 i n )

Fig. 9

Fig. 12

Fig. 10

Fig. 11