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AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE
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Replace the filter once a year; more often under dusty or
dirty cond_ionso DO NOT attempt to clean or oil the air
filter.
To install a new air filter, do the following:
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Disconnect the spark plugwire from the spark plug,
Turn the cover (See Fig,,9) tothe left (counterclock-
wise) and re move the cover and the air filter from the
flange.
Discard the air litter,
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Clean the cover and the flange thoroughly.
Insert the new air filter into the cover.
Push the cover firmly against the flange and turn it
to the right (clockwise) as far as it will go (See Fig.,
12)., Be sure the retainers are locked around the
flange,
Reconnect the spark plug wire,,
CAUTION:
NEVER RUN THE ENGINE
WITHOUT THE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
INSTALLED. A DEFECTIVE AIR CLEANER
CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER
AND CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE WEAR OR
DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE COMPONENTS
IF DIRT OR DUST IS PERMITTED TO EN-
TER THE ENGINE THROUGH THE CAR-
BURETOR. A DAMAGED AIR CLEANER,
OR ONE THAT IS CLOGGED WITH DUST
OR DIRT SHOULD BE REPLACED IMME-
DIATELY,
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SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE
Clean the spark plug and reset the gap periodically,,
Clean the area around the spark plug base, before
removal, to prevent dirt from entering into the engine.
Replace the spad_ plug if the electrodes are pitted or
burned or if the porcelain is cracked_ Clean the spark plug
by carefully scraping the electrodes (do not sand blast or
use a wire brush). Be sure the spark plug is clean and lree
ot foreign material. Check the electrodes gap with a wire
feeler gauge and reset to ,035i1 necessary,, If a newspark
plug is needed, refer to the Engine Operation and
Maintenance manual for the properreplacement spark
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Before reinstallingthe spark plug,coatthe threads lightly
with graphite or light oil to insure easy instatlation and
removal. Tighten the spark plug firmly intothe engine. If
a torque wrench is available, torque the spark plugto 15
foot- pounds,
TURN COVER
TO THE LEFT
(COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE)
TO REMOVE
SLOT
FLANGE
FILTER
TAB
RETAINER
COVER
FIG. 12
TURN COVER
TO THE RIGHT
(CLOCKWIS_
TO INSTALL
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