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To clean foam element,
remove it from the air filter cover
and wash in a mild liquid detergent
and water. Squeeze
or press the foam element
to rinse out dirt and water. Do
not twist; this could damage
or tear the foam element.
Allow to dry thoroughly
before using. DO NOT oil the foam
element.
Single Element Air Filter
1.
Remove the air filter cover by squeezing
the front and
back sides to release the tab at the front of the air filter
cover. See Fig. 6-3. Clean foam element
or replace when
damaged.
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k.
Paper
Element
Figure 6-3
Tab
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2.
To clean foam element,
remove it from the air filter base
and wash in mild liquid detergent
and water. Squeeze or
press the foam element
to rinse out dirt and water. Do not
twist, this could damage
or tear the foam element.
Allow to
dry thoroughly
before using. OIL the foam element
with a
light engine oil.
SparkPlugService
WARNING:
DO NOT check for spark with spark
plug removed.
DO NOT crank engine with spark
plug removed.
To ensure proper
engine operation,
the spark plug must be
properly
gapped
and free of deposits.
1.
Remove the spark plug boot and use a spark plug wrench
to remove the plug. See Fig. 6-4.
WARNING:
If the engine has been running,
the
muffler
will be very hot. Be careful not to touch the
muffler.
2.
3.
Spark Plug
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Figure 6=4
Visually inspect the spark plug. Discard the spark plug
if there is apparent
wear, or if the insulator
is cracked or
chipped.
Clean the spark plug with a wire brush if it is to be
reused.
Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as
necessary by bending
side electrode.
See Fig. 6-5. The gap
should
be setto
0.030 in.
Electrode
Figure 6-5
4.
Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition
and thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent
cross-
threading.
5.
After the spark plug is seated, tighten
with a spark plug
wrench
to compress
the washer.
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