Predator Engines 62879 Owner's Manual page 18

Air Filter Maintenance
1. Remove the Air Cleaner Top Cover and
the air filter elements and check for
dirt. Clean as described below.
2. Clean Paper Air Filter:
To prevent injury from dust and debris, wear
ANSI-approved safety goggles, NIOSH-approved
dust mask/respirator, and heavy-duty work gloves.
In a well-ventilated area away from bystanders,
use pressurized air to blow dust out of the Filter.
Spark plug Maintenance
Spark
plug
Cap
1. Disconnect spark plug caps from ends of plugs.
Clean out debris from around spark plugs.
2. Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plugs.
3. Inspect the spark plugs:
If the electrode(s) is oily, clean it using a clean,
dry rag. If the electrode(s) has deposits on it, polish
it using emery paper. If the white insulator is cracked
or chipped, the spark plug needs to be replaced.
Recommended Spark plugs
®
TORCH
®
NGK
®
CHAMPION
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F5RTC
BPR5ES
RN9YC
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3. Clean Foam Air Filter:
Wash the Filter in warm water and mild
detergent several times. Rinse. Squeeze out
excess water and allow it to dry completely.
Soak the Filter in lightweight oil briefly,
then squeeze out the excess oil.
4. Use a moist rag to wide dirt from the
inside of the Air Cleaner body.
5. Install the cleaned filter. Secure the Air
Cleaner Top Cover before use.
Note: Some areas may require resistor spark plugs.
NOTICE: Using an incorrect spark plug
may damage the engine.
4. When installing a new spark plug(s),
adjust the plug's gap to the specification on the
Specifications chart. Do not pry against the
electrode, the spark plug can be damaged.
5. Install the new spark plug(s) or
the cleaned spark plug(s) into the engine.
• Gasket-style:
Finger-tighten until the gasket
contacts the cylinder head,
then tighten about 1/2-2/3 turn more.
• Non-gasket-style:
Finger-tighten until the plug
contacts the cylinder head,
then tighten about 1/16 turn more.
NOTICE: Tighten the spark plugs properly.
If loose, the spark plugs will cause the
engine to overheat.
If overtightened, the threads in the
engine block will be damaged.
6. Apply dielectric spark plug boot protector
(not included) to the end of the spark plugs
and reattach the wires securely.
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