Spark Plug Service - Craftsman rer 1000 User Manual

2. Remove the air filter. See Figure 26.
3. Remove the foam pre-filter from around the paper air filter. See Figure
27. Replace paper element when dirty or damaged. Clean foam element or
replace when damaged.
Air Filter
4. To clean foam element, wash in a mild liquid detergent and water. Squeeze
or press the foam element to rinse out dirt and water. Do not twist; this
could damage or tear the foam element. Allow to dry thoroughly before
using. DO NOT oil the foam element.
5. Attach the new air filter with foam element, aligning the hole in the air filter
with the intake manifold. See Figure 28.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Figure 26
Pre-Filter
Figure 27
6. Attach the air filter cover, making sure to align plastic rib features on the
shroud to the plastic features on the air filter cover. See Figure 29. Turn
thumb screws clockwise until snug. Check for any misalignment.
Air Filter
Cover
Plastic
Feature

Spark Plug Service

DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed. DO NOT crank engine with
spark plug removed.
To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly gapped and
free of deposits.
1. Remove the spark plug boot and use a spark plug wrench to remove the
plug. See Figure 30.
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Intake
Manifold
Figure 28
Plastic Rib
Feature
Figure 29
WARNING
Shroud