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spark plug gap--all models
Components of air lter
Filter element
Prelter
Loosen
fasteners
Remove the cover of the air lter
Maintenance (continued)
10-Hour maintenance
(more frequently in dusty
conditions)
Remove the air lter cover by loos-1.
ening the cover screw(s) and lifting.
Remove and inspect the pre-lter. 2.
If the pre-lter is torn or otherwise
damaged, replace it with a new
one.
Clean the pre-lter with soap and 3.
water. Let dry before reinstalling.
Inspect the air lter element. If the 4.
element is damaged or distorted,
replace it with a new one.
Tap lter gently on a hard surface to 5.
dislodge debris from element or use
compressed air from the inside to blow
debris out and away from the air lter
element.
Install the air lter element, pre-lter 6.
and cover in the reverse order of
removal.
IMPORTANT!
Direct the air stream at the inside face
of the lter only!
CAUTION!
Never operate the unit if the air
cleaner assembly is damaged or
missing!
CAUTION!
Before removing the spark plug,
clean the area around the plug to
prevent dirt and debris from getting
into the engine’s internal parts.
10/15-Hour maintenance
Remove and clean or replace the
spark plug.
Clean the spark plug. Adjust electrode ■
gap according to the values listed in
the ”Specifications” section. If the
spark plug must be replaced, use only
the type recommended in ”Specifi-
cations” or equivalent resistor type
spark plug of the correct heat range.
Remove and inspect spark plug
0,6 mm
Clean the spark
plug and check
the gap at the
electrode.
Every 50 hours of operation; more frequently in dusty conditions:
Gear Housing
1. Clean all loose debris from gear box.
2. Removeplug(A)andchecklevelofgrease.Greaseshouldllgearcaseto
bottom of grease plug hole.
3. Add grease if necessary using manual grease gun or squeeze-type tube. Do
notusehighpressuregreasegun.DONOTover-ll.
Remove and clean the cylinder cover and clean grass and dirt from the cool- ■
ing fins.
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