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WARNING:
Temperature of muffler and
nearby areas may exceed 150 ° F(65°C).
Avoid these areas.
Clean engine
Clean engine periodically. Remove dirt and
debris with a cloth or brush. Cleaning with a
forceful spray of water is not recommended as
water could contaminate the fuel system.
To ensure smooth operation of the engine, keep
the governor linkage, springs and controls free
of debris. See Figure 14.
Every 100 hours of operation, remove
combustion deposits from top of cylinder,
cylinder head, top of piston and around valves.
Fins
Cooling
Clean Air Intake
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and Linkages
Figure 14
Spark Plug
Clean spark plug and reset the gap to .030" at
least once a season or every 50 hours of
operation. See Figure 15. Spark plug
replacement is recommended at the start of
each season. Refer to engine parts list for
correct spark plug type.
NOTE: Do not sandblast spark plug. Spark plug
should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and
washing with a commercial solvent.
.030" Feeler Gauge
Figure 15
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