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NOTE: Pleasedisposeof usedmotoroil in a mannerthat is friendly
to the environment. T akeit to a recyclingcenteror othercollection
center,
Oil Recommendations
Whenaddingoil to the engine,add 10%30 engineoil. Engineoil
capacityis 600 rnl (approx.20 oz.). Do notover-fill.Usea 4-stroke,
or an equivalenthighdetergent,premiumquality motoroil certifiedto
meetor exceedU.S.automobilemanufacturer's requirements for
serviceclassification SG, SE MotoroilsclassifiedSG, SFwill show
this desk nationon the container.
DO NOTuse non-detergent o il or 2-strokeengine oil. It could
shortenthe engine'sservicelife.
Spark
Plug
crankthe en(!mewith the
removed.
If theengine hasbeen running,the mufflerwill be very hot. Be
carefulnotto touchthe muffler.
The sparkplug (TorchF6RTC)shouldbe checkedevery25 hours
and changedoncea seasonor every 100hours.Toensureproper
engineoperation,the sparkplug mustalso be properlygappedand
freeof deposits.
1.
Removethe sparkplug bootand use a sparkplug wrenchto
removethe plug, Figure12.
,
Figure12
Visuallyinspectthe spark plug.Discardthe spark plugif there
is any apparentwear,or if the insulatoriscrackedor chipped.
Cleanthe sparkplug with a wirebrushif it is to be reused.
3.
Measurethe plug gap with a feelergauge.Correctas neces-
sary by bendingthe sideelectrode,Figure13.The gap should
be set to .02-.03inches (0.70-0.80turn).
Electrode
_==== .02-.03 in.
(0.70-0.80 ram)
Figure13
4.
Checkthat the sparkplug washeris in good conditionand
threadthe sparkplug in byhand to preventcross-threading.
5.
After the sparkplug is seated,tightenwith a sparkplug wrench
to compressthe washer.
NOTE:Wheninstalling a newsparkplug,tighten 1/2-turnafter the
spark plug seatsto compressthe washer.Whenreinstallinga used
spark plug,tighten1/8-to 1/4-turn after the spark plug seatsto
)tess the washer.
The sparkplug mustbe tightenedsecurely.A loosesparkplug can
becomever hotand can darna e the en ine.
Cleaning
the Engine
If theengine hasbeen running,allowit tocool for at least halfan
hour beforecleaning.Periodicallyremovedirt build-upfromengine.
Do not spraythe enginewith waterto cleanit becausethe water
couldcontaminate the fuel. Usinga gardenhoseor pressure
washingequipmentcan alsoforce waterinto the muffleropening.
Waterthat passesthroughthemufflercan enterthecylinderand
causedamage.
Accumulation of debrisaroundthe mufflercouldcause a fire.
Inspectand cleanbeforeeveryuse.
LUBRICATION
Lubricatethe pivot pointson the blade controlbail and the extension
springat the end of thecontrol cablewith a lightoil onceevery
seasonand beforethe snow throweris putinto storageat the end of
the season.
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