Operator's Manual

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Emptying the Fuel Tank and
Cleaning the Fuel Filter
The fuel filter (screen) element is located inside the fuel
tank. Clean the fuel filter element every 100 operating
hours.
1. Stop the engine and wait for it to cool down.
Important Drain gasoline from a cold engine only.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3. Close the fuel valve.
4. Disconnect the fuel line (Fig. 39) by loosening the
tube clamp at the carburetor.
5. Open the fuel valve.
6. Drain the gasoline completely from the tank and fuel
line into an approved fuel container.
7. Remove the fuel tank from the machine.
8. Close the fuel valve.
9. Pour a small amount of fuel in the fuel tank, move the
fuel around in the tank, and pour it out into an
approved fuel container.
10. Install the fuel tank and fuel line.
Servicing the Spark Plug
Check the spark plug after every 100 operating hours. Use
an NGK BPR5ES spark plug or equivalent.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug .
3. Clean around the spark plug.
4. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head.
Important Replace a cracked, fouled, or dirty spark
plug. Do not clean the electrodes because grit entering the
cylinder can damage the engine.
5. Set the gap on the plug to 0.030 in. (0.76 mm)
(Fig. 41).
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Figure 41
1. 0.030 in. (0.76 mm)
6. Install the spark plug and the gasket seal.
7. Torque the plug to 17 ft-lb (23 Nm).
8. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Inspecting the Belts
The drive belts on the line painter have been designed to
be very durable. However, the normal exposure to UV
radiation, ozone or incidental exposure to chemicals can
deteriorate the rubber compounding over time and lead to
wear or material loss (i.e. chunking).
Annual belt inspection is highly recommended for signs of
wear, excessive cushion cracks, or large embedded debris
with replacement when needed.