MAINTENANCE
HOW TO CLEAN
THE AIR FILTERS
Some
engines
have two filters, an outer foam
filter around
an inner
11. Assemble
the air filters with the nut.
paper
filter.
Clean
the air filters
every
50 hours.
If you operate
in
dirty conditions,
service
more often.
12. install
the cover.
Fasten
the cover
with the knob.
NOTE:
Never
run the engine
with the air filters removed.
The air
filters
will help protect the engine
against
wear. For the correct
replacement
filter, see the parts list for the engine.
1.
Remove
the knob
from the cover
(Figure
20).
2.
Remove
the cover
from the air cleaner.
3.
Remove
the nut from the filters.
4.
Remove
the air filters.
5.
Clean
the inside of the base
and the cover
with a cloth.
6.
Remove
the foam
filter
from the paper
filter.
7.
If equipped,
wash the foam
filter
in a detergent
and water solu-
tion. To remove
the water solution,
tightly
roll the foam
filter
in
a dry cloth. Remove
the foam
filter
from the cloth. Completely
dry the foam
filter.
CAUTION:
Do not
wash
the
filters
in gasoline
or other
solvents
that will
burn.
8.
Evenly
apply SAE 30W oil to the dry foam
filter.
9.
To clean the paper
filter,
lightly tap the paper
filter
against
a
hard fiat surface.
10.
If the paper
filter
is very dirty, replace
the paper
filter.
Cover"
Paper Filter
Foam Filter
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Base
Figure 20
HOW TO CHECK
THE SPARK
PLUG
1.
Check
the
gap
of
the
spark
plug
with
a feeler
gauge
(Figure
21 ). The correct
gap is 0.030".
2.
For easy starting
and good
performance,
replace
the spark
plug
every two years.
Feeler Gauge
0.030"
Spark Plug
Figure 21
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