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MAINTENANCE
EVERY 50
HOURS (once a year)
WHERE TO LUBRICATE
_..
Lubricate the areas shown with engine _1,
_8'_
Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown.
IMPORTANT:
If the unit is operated in dry areas that have
sand, use a dry graphite spray to lubricate the unit.
HOW
TO CHECK THE MUFFLER
Check the muffler every 50 hours. Make sure the muffler ls correctly
mounted and is not loose. If the muffler is worn or burnt, replace
with a new muffler. A worn muffler is a fire hazard and also can
damage the engine.
If you mount a spark arrestor to the muffler, also check the spark
arrestor every 50 hours. If the spark arrestor is worn or damaged,
replace it with a new spark arrestor.
HOW TO CLEAN AND CHECK
•THE BATTERY
1;
Remove the black cable from the negative (--) terminal.
2.
Remove the red cable from the positive (+) terminal.
3.
Remove the battery clamp from the battery.
4.
Remove the battery from the unit.
5.
Wash the battery with a solution of one gallon of water and
four tablespoons of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). Make
sure the solution does not get into the battery cells.
6.
Clean the terminals and the ends of the cables with a
wire brush.
7.
Install the battery. See "How To InstalI The Battery".
8.
Check the level of the battery acid. The battery acid must
touch the bottom of the vent. If the battery acid has fallen
below the correct level, add water to the correct level. Do not
add battery acid to a charged battery or the result can be
an explosion.
IMPORTANT: The battery will be damaged if the battery acid is
not kept at the correct level,
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Front
Drive
Chain
Drive Chain
HOW
TO CHECK THE SPARK
PLUG
1.
Check the gap of the spark plug with a feeler gauge. The
correct gap is 0.030".
2.
For easy starting and good performance, replace the spark
plug every two years.
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