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7.1. Cleaning the air filter.
Never let the engine run without the air filter.
A dirty air filter presses on the engine performance, increases fuel
consumption and makes it difficult to start. If you notice a loss of
engine power.
7.1.1.
Push clip (1) down and pull filter cover (2) away from machine, take care
to release lower clips (3).
7.1.2.
Remove the filter (4) by pressing clip (5) and lifting filter clear. Wash with
soap and water. Never use petrol or benzene!
7.1.3.
Allow to dry the filter in the air.
7.1.4.
To replace the filter reverse the above process.
7.2. Spark plug.
7.2.1.
To ensure the normal operation of the engine, a spark plug gap of 0.6 -
0,7mm must be maintained and be free of carbon deposits.
The spark plug MUST be fully tightened otherwise the engine will
overheat causing damage.
Always complete the following steps with the engine off:
7.2.2.
Undo retaining screw (1) and lift spark plug cover (2) clear.
7.2.3.
Disconnect the spark plug cap (3) carefully. Do
not pull on the HT lead instead pull on the spark
plug cap (3).
7.2.4.
Using the supplied spark plug wrench unscrew the spark plug
(4) in an anti-clockwise direction.
7.2.5.
Check the spark plug (4) visually for damage and
electrode consumption, remove the carbon deposits.
7.2.6.
Check the gap with a feeler gauge and turn the
electrode on the right distance of 0.6 to 0.7mm.
7.2.7.
Check the washer of the spark plug (4) and turn
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