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MAINTENANCE
HOW TO CLEAN
THE AIR FILTERS
Some
engines
have two filters, an outer foam filter around
an inner
paper
filter.
Service
the foam
filter
every
25 hours.
Service
the
paper filter every 100 hours,
unless not equipped
with the foam filter
then
service
every
25 hours.
If you
operate
in dirty
conditions,
service
more often.
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.
1.
Remove the knob from the cover (Figure 21).
2.
Remove the cover from the air cleaner.
3.
Remove
the nut from the filters.
4.
Remove
the air filters.
5.
Clean the inside of the base and the cover with a cloth.
6.
Remove the foam filter from the paper filter.
7.
If equipped, wash the foam filter in a detergent and water solu-
tion. To remove the water solution, tightly roll the foam filter in
a dry cloth. Remove the foam filter from the cloth. Completely
dry the foam filter.
CAUTION:
Do not wash the filters
in gasoline
or other
solvents
that will burn.
8.
Evenly apply engine oi! to the dry foam filter.
9.
To clean the paper filter, lightly tap the paper filter against a
hard flat surface.
10. If the paper filter is very dirty, replace the paper filter.
11. Assemble
the air filters with the nut.
12. install
the cover.
Fasten
the cover
with the knob.
Knob
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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