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Service Air Cleaner
Your engine will not run properly and may be
damaged if you run it with a dirty air cleaner.
Replace the air cleaner every 100 hours of operation
or once each year, whichever comes first. Replace
more often if operating under dirty or dusty conditions.
To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:
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Loosen screw and tilt cover down.
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Carefully remove cartridge assembly.
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To clean cartridge, gently tap pleated paper side
on a flat surface.
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Reinstall clean or new cartridge inside cover.
Tabs and Slots
Cartridge
Service Spark Plug
Service the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or
yearly, whichever occurs first.
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CAUTION!
Disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug and keep wire away from spark plug
while servicing engine.
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Clean area around spark plug.
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Remove and inspect spark plug.
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Replace spark plug if the electrodes are worn, or if
the insulator is cracked or chipped.
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For replacement use either the standard resistor
spark plug, Champion RC12YC or the long life
platinum spark plug, Champion RC12PYP.
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Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set
gap at 0.020 inches (0.50mm), if necessary.
Base
Screw
Cover
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Insert cover's tabs into slots in bottom of base.
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Tilt cover up and tighten screw securely to base.
NOTE: You can purchase new air filter elements by
calling 1-800-366-PART.
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Install spark plug, tighten securely.
NOTE: You can purchase a new spark plug by calling
1-800-366-PART.
Carburetor
If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your
nearest Sears service center. Engine performance
may be affected at attitudes above 7000 feet. For
operation at higher elevations, contact your nearest
Sears service center.
Spark Arrester
Service
Your engine is not factory-equipped
with a spark
arrester. In some areas, it is illegal to operate an
engine without a spark arrester. Check local laws and
regulations. A spark arrester is available from your
nearest Sears service center. If you need to order a
spark arrester, please call 1-800-366-PART.
The spark arrester must be serviced every 50 hours to
keep it functioning as designed.
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be very
hot. Allow the muffler to cool before servicing the
spark arrester.
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Remove spark arrester screen for cleaning and
inspection.
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Replace if screen is damaged.
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