TECHNICAL AND CONSUMER INFORMATION
MAINTENANCE
Fuel
Engine oil
Transmission lubricant
(SDA, TDA)
Spark plug type
(Resistor plugs reduce
interference with radio and
television reception.)
Maximum governed speed 2,950 ~ 3,100 rpm
Throttle cable
Blade bolt torque
TRANSMISSION
Type
Transmission type
Ground speeds
TUNEUP
Spark plug gap
Idle speed
Valve clearance (cold)
Other specifications
58
Unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane rating of 86 or
higher
SAE 10W-30
Grease (NLGI #2)
Regular:
NGK - BP6ES
DENSO - W20EP-U
Resistor:
NGK - BPR6ES
DENSO - W20EPR-U
Adjust for proper choke
operation and maximum
governed speed.
36 ~ 43 ft-lb
(5.0 ~ 6.0 kg-m,
49 ~ 59 N•m)
SDA
Single speed
2.5 mph (4.0 km/h)
0.028 ~ 0.031 in
(0.7 ~ 0.8 mm)
1,700 ± 150 rpm
Intake: 0.15 ± 0.02 mm
Exhaust: 0.20 ± 0.02 mm
No other adjustments needed.
See page 41.
See page 34.
See shop manual.
See page 37.
See shop manual.
See shop manual.
See page 33.
TDA
3-speed
1st: 1.7 mph (2.8 km/h)
2nd: 2.6 mph (4.2 km/h)
3rd: 3.2 mph (5.2 km/h)
See page 37.
See shop manual.
See shop manual.