Position camshaft by pulling the recoil starter grip just
until the deep hole in the camshaft gear is located at the
6 o'clock position.
Place the feeler gauge under each rocker arm and measure
the gap. The gap should be between .006 in. (0.15 mm)
and .008 in. (0.20 mm) for both rocker arms.
NOTE: Use a standard automotive feeler gauge. The
.006 in. (0.15 mm) feeler gauge should slide between
the rocker arm and valve stem with a slight amount of
resistance but without binding. The 0.008 in. (0.20 mm)
feeler gage should not slide between the rocker arms and
the cam lobes — it should be held tight.
If the valve clearance is not between .006 in. (0.15 mm)
and .008 in. (0.20 mm), the clearance should be adjusted
as follows:
While holding a wrench on the flats of the adjusting nut
with one hand, loosen the retaining nut with a second
wrench as shown. Take care not to loosen the stud.
Rotate the adjusting nut until it touches the feeler gauge.
Once the gap setting is correct, hold the wrench on the
flats of the adjusting nut and retighten the retaining nut
securely.
Adjust the second rocker arm, if necessary.
Replace the rocker arm cover and screw; tighten securely.
Replace the top engine cover and screw; tighten securely.
Maintenance
Part
* AIR FILTER ASSY
includes:
Filter .................................................................................... X
* CARBURETOR ASSY
includes:
Gaskets ........................................ X
* FUEL TANK ASSY
includes:
Fuel Lines ..................................... X
Fuel Cap ....................................... X
Fuel Filter................................................................................................................... X
* IGNITION ASSY
includes:
Spark Plug ................................................................................................................. X
* NOTICE: THE USE OF EMISSION CONTROL COMPONENTS OTHER THAN THOSE DESIGNED FOR THIS UNIT
IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW.
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Inspect
For Damage Before
Each Use
WARNING:
Ensure all engine cover and all engine parts are completely
and properly reassembled before starting engine. Failure to
correctly reassemble engine could result in serious injury
or property damage.
STORING THE PRODUCT
Clean all foreign material from the product. Store idle unit
indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area that is inaccessible
to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as
garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
Abide by all ISO and local regulations for the safe storage
and handling of gasoline.
When storing 1 month or longer:
Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for
gasoline. Run engine until it stops.
HIGH ALTITUDE ENGINE OPERATION
Your engine is configured for operation below 2000 feet
altitude at the factory. Your engine must be reconfigured for
operation above 2000 feet altitude. Operating the engine
with the wrong engine configuration at a given altitude may
increase its emissions, decrease fuel efficiency, degrade per-
formance and cause irreversible damage. Engines configured
for high altitude operation cannot be operated in standard
altitude conditions. A qualified service center should ensure
that your engine is properly configured for your location.
Clean
Every
5 Hours
12 — English
Replace
Every 25 Hours
or Yearly
Replace
Every
50 Hours