MAINTENANCE
5. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head.
6. Place a clean rag over the opening created by the
removal of the spark plug to make sure no dirt can
get into the combustion chamber.
7. Inspect the spark plug for:
Cracked or chipped insulator
Excessive wear
Spark plug gap (the correct value is 0.030 in.
[0.76 mm]) (see Figure 49).
Figure 49 – Spark Plug Gap Requirements
If the spark plug fails any one of the conditions
listed above, replace the plug with a Kohler
1413203 plug or equivalent.
8. Install the spark plug by carefully following the steps
outlined below:
a -
Carefully insert the spark plug back into the
cylinder head. Hand-thread the spark plug until
it bottoms out.
b -
Turn the spark plug to ensure it is fully seated.
Torque plug to 20 ft-lb (27 N·m).
c -
Replace the spark plug boot, making sure the
boot fully engages the spark plug's tip.
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PRESSURE WASHER
COMPONENTS
Water Filter Screen
1. Remove the water inlet hose.
2. Remove the cone-shaped water fi lter screen from
the water inlet hose fi tting
Figure 50 – Water Filter Screen (Model WP2700
®
3. Inspect the water fi lter screen for debris or damage.
4. If the water fi lter screen is clogged or full of debris,
clean it by fl ushing it with water on both sides. If it is
damaged, replace it.
5. Reinsert the water fi lter screen into the water inlet
hose fi tting. The cone side has to face out.
High-Pressure Hose and Spray Gun
High-Pressure Hose
1. Remove the high-pressure hose.
2. Inspect the O-rings on the hose fi ttings. Replace if
cracked or split.
3. Inspect the high-pressure hose for leaks or damage.
4. Replace the high-pressure hose if it leaks or
damage is present.
Spray Gun
1.
Inspect the O-ring on the wand where it connects to
the spray gun. Replace if cracked or split.
2.
Inspect the connection between the hose and the
spray gun. Ensure that the hose is connected tightly
to the fi tting on the spray gun.
3. Release the blue trigger lock by slightly pushing the
trigger forward.
4. Test the trigger by pulling it backward. Make sure
that the trigger returns to its original position when
it is released.
(see Figure
50).
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