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Air fi lter
Air cleaner cover
Fuel tank cap
NOTE
Federal EPA regulations require all model
year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines
produced for sale in the United States to be
equipped with a special low permeation fuel
supply hose between the carburetor and fuel
tank. When servicing model year 2012 and
later equipment, only fuel supply hoses certifi ed
by EPA can be used to replace the original
equipment supply hose. Fines up to $37,500
may be enforced for using an un-certifi ed
replacement part.
0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.024 - 0.028 in)
MAINTENANCE
AIR FILTER
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FUEL FILTER
Fuel fi lter
CHECK FUEL SYSTEM
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SPARK PLUG
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IMPORTANT
Do not over tighten plug.
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Clean before use.
- Remove air cleaner cover and pull out air
fi lter.
- Lightly brush off dust or wash it in water and
detergent.
- Dry completely before putting it back in
place.
Check periodically.
- Do not allow dust to enter into fuel tank.
- Clogged fi lter will cause diffi culty in starting
engine or poor engine performances.
- Pick up fuel fi lter through fuel inlet port with
a piece of steel wire or the like.
- When fi lter is dirty, replace it.
Check before every use.
After refueling, make sure fuel does not leak or
exude from around fuel pipe, fuel grommet or
fuel tank cap.
In case of fuel leakage or exudation there
is a danger of fi re. Stop using the machine
immediately and request your dealer to inspect
or replace.
Check periodically.
- The standard spark gap is 0.6 to 0.7 mm (0.024
to 0.028 in).
- Correct spark gap if it is wider or narrower
than the standard gap.
- If the electrodes are coated with carbon
deposits replace with a new spark plug.
Do not sandblast to clean.
Remaining sand will damage engine.
Fastening torque = 15 to 17 N ・ m
(130 to 145 in ・ lb).
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