MULTIQUIP Mikasa MVH308GH Operation And Parts Manual page 28

SPARK PLUG
NOTICE
NEVER use a spark plug of incorrect heat range.
1. Remove and clean spark plug (Figure 32) with a wire
brush if it is to be reused. Discard spark plug if the
insulator is cracked or chipped.
2. Using a feeler gauge adjust spark plug gap to 0.028
~0.031 inch (0.7~0.8 mm).
3. Thread spark plug into cylinder hole by hand to prevent
cross-threading, then tighten securely.
GAP
Figure 32. Spark Plug Gap
V-BELT
Visually examine the V-belt (Figure 33) and determine if it
is full of tiny cracks, frayed, has pieces of rubber missing,
is peeling or otherwise damaged.
Also, examine the belt and determine if it is oil soaked or
"glazed " (hard shiny appearance on the sides of the belt).
Either of these two conditions can cause the belt to run hot,
which can weaken it and increase the danger of it breaking.
If the V-belt exhibits any of the above wear conditions
replace the V-belt immediately.
GLAZED
CRACKS
SIDEWALL
WEAR
Figure 33. V-Belt Inspection
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.028 - .031 IN.
(0.7- 0.8 MM.)
OIL SOAKED
CORD FAILURE
WORN BACK
COVER
BROKEN
MISSING RUBBER
SPARK ARRESTER CLEANING
Clean the spark arrester every year or 100 hours.
1. Remove the 4 mm screw (3) from the exhaust defl ector,
then remove the defl ector. See (Figure 34).
2. Remove the 5 mm screw (4) from the muffl er protector,
then remove the muffl er protector.
3. Remove the 4 mm screw from the spark arrestor, then
remove the spark arrester.
5MM SCREW (4)
MUFFLER
PROTECTOR
Figure 34. Spark Arrester Removal
4. Carefully remove carbon deposits from the spark
arrester screen (Figure 35) with a wire brush.
Figure 35. Cleaning The Spark Arrester
5. If the spark arrester is damaged and has breaks or
holes, replace with a new one.
6. Reinstall the spark arrester and muffl er protector in
reverse order of disassembly.
MAINTENANCE
DEFLECTOR
4MM SCREW (3)
4MM SCREW (1)
SPARK
ARRESTER
WIRE
BRUSH
SPARK
ARRESTER
SCREEN