Use and Care Manual

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SRM-266 MAINTENANCE

3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode.

4. Tighten spark plug to 150–170 kgf • cm (130–150 in • lbf).

Cooling System

Level 2

To maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass

freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air carries combustion

heat away from the engine.

Overheating and engine seizure can

occur when:

• Air intakes are blocked, preventing

cooling air from reaching the

cylinder.

• Dust and grass build up on the

outside of the cylinder. This build

up insulates the engine and

prevents the heat from leaving.

Removal of cooling passage

blockages or cleaning of cooling fins

is considered “Normal Maintenance.”

Any failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not warranted.

1. Remove spark plug lead.

2. Remove air cleaner cover.

3. Remove muffler cover (A).

4. Remove engine cover (B).

Parts Required: None if you are careful.