Husqvarna R 214C Operator's Manual page 19

3. Remove the air filter cartridge from the filter housing.
4. Install in the opposite sequence.
To examine and replace a spark plug
1. Open the engine cover.
2. Remove the ignition cable shoe and clean around
the spark plug.
3. Remove the spark plug with a spark plug wrench.
4. Examine the spark plug. Replace it if the electrodes
are burned or if the insulation has cracks or
damages. If the spark plug is not damaged, clean it
with a steel brush.
5. Measure the electrode gap and make sure that it is
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correct. Refer to
6. Bend the side electrode to adjust the electrode gap.
7. Put the spark plug back in and turn it by hand until it
touches the spark plug seat.
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8. Tighten the spark plug with the spark plug wrench
until the washer is compressed.
9. Tighten a used spark plug ⅛ of a turn more, and a
new spark plug ¼ turn more.
CAUTION:
tightened correctly can cause damage to
the engine.
10. Replace the ignition cable shoe.
CAUTION:
engine if the spark plug or ignition cable
is removed.
To replace the main fuse
A blown fuse is identified by a burned connector.
1. Open the engine cover. The main fuse is in a holder
in front of the battery.
2. Pull the fuse from the holder.
3. Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of the same
type, flat pin 15 A.
4. Replace the covers.
If the main fuse blows again a short period after you
replace it, there is a short circuit. Repair the short circuit
before you operate the product again. Let an approved
service agent help you.
To charge the battery
• Charge the battery if it is too weak to start the
engine.
• Use a standard battery charger.
CAUTION:
charger or start booster. That will cause
damage to the electrical system of the
product.
• Always disconnect the charger before starting the
engine.
To do an emergency start of the engine
If the battery is too weak to start the engine, you can use
jumper cables to do an emergency start. This product
has a 12 V system with negative ground. The product
Spark plugs that are not
Do not try to start the
Do not use a boost
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