MAINTENANCE
HOW TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTER
NOTE: Never run the engine with the air filters removed. The air
filters will help protect the engine against wear. For the correct
replacement filter, see the parts list for the engine.
CAUTION:
Do not use pressurized
air or solvents to clean
cartridge. Pressurized air can damage cartridge; solvents will
dissolve cartridge.
If the filter is stamped WASHABLE,
it can be washed with warm
water and mild soap.
IMPORTANT: Rinse in tap water with SCREENside up allowing
dirt and debris to filter out. Leave filter to dry overnight before
reinstalling.
Cartridge
removal
/ installation
1.
Pull up on the handle for the air cleaner cover. Rotate the han-
dle toward the engine (Figure 21).
2.
Remove the cover.
3,
4.
Carefully lift the air cleaner cartridge, and the pre-cleaner, if
equipped, from the blower housing.
To prevent debris from falling into the carburetor, carefully clean
the air cleaner base.
5,
6.
7.
Install a new pre-cleaner,
if equipped, and air cleaner car-
tridge firmly into the air cleaner base.
Align the tabs on the cover with the slots on the blower hous-
ing and install the cover.
To secure the cover, rotate the handle forward and push down.
Pull Handle
Air (
ge
\
Pre-Cleaner
Rotate Handle
Remove Cover
Slots
\
Tabs
Cover
Figure 21
HOW TO CHECK THE SPARK PLUG
1.
Check the gap of the spark
plug with a feeler
gauge
(Figure 22). The correct gap is 0.030".
2.
For easy starting and good performance,
replace the spark
plug every season or 100 hours of use.
Feeler Gauge
0.030"
Spark Plug
Figure 22
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