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NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent. Doing so
can create a fire hazard or produce
harmful evaporative emissions.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Apply a few drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze filter to distribute oil.
6. Replace parts.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better.
Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Igni-
tion timing is fixed, nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y
spark plug and tighten securely
with a 3/4 inch socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
To replace fuel filter, drain unit by run-
ning it dry of fuel, then remove fuel
cap/retainer assembly from tank. Pull
filter from tank and remove it from the
fuel line. Install new fuel filter on fuel
line; reinstall parts.
CHECK MUFFLER MOUNTING
SCREWS
Once each year, ensure muffler
mounting screws are secure and tight-
ened properly to prevent damage.
Muffler
Mounting Screw
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
_& WARNING: The muffler on this
product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer.
As the unit is used, carbon deposits
build up on the muffler and spark ar-
resting screen, and must be removed
to avoid creating a fire hazard or af-
fecting engine performance.
Muffler Cover
Spark
Arresting
Hood
t
Screws
Replace the spark arresting screen ev-
ery 50 hours of operation or if any dam-
age or breaks in the screen are noted.
NOTE: Do not attempt to clean the
spark arresting screen.
1. Remove 3 screws from muffler cov-
er. Remove muffler cover.
2. Loosen and remove 4 screws from
the muffler hood.
3. Remove the muffler hood and spark
arresting screen.
4. Install new spark arresting screen.
5. Reinstall muffler hood and 4
screws. Tighten screws securely.
6. Reinstall muffler cover and 3
screws. Tighten securely.
NOTE: If any part of the muffler is
cracked, broken or damaged, we rec-
ommend that the muffler be replaced.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
The carburetor has been carefully set
at the factory. Adjustments may be
necessary if you notice any of the fol-
lowing conditions:
• Engine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until
engine runs without stalling (idle speed
too slow).
• Turn idle speed screw clockwise to
increase engine speed if engine
stalls or dies.
• Turn idle speed screw counterclock-
wise to decrease engine speed.
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