Spark Plug; Cylinder Cooling Fins - Maruyama M LINE MT23L Manual Del Propietário

Fuel Filter Replacement
The fuel filter is attached to the end of the fuel pick-up
hose inside the fuel tank.
Fuel Filter
To replace the fuel filter:
1. Make sure the fuel tank is empty.
2. Remove the fuel cap.
3. Using a wire hook, gently pull the fuel filter out
through the fuel filler opening.
Use caution not to "fishhook" the fuel hose.
Replace immediately if punctured!
4. Grasp the fuel hose next to the fuel filter fitting
and remove the filter, but do not release the hose.
5. While still holding on to the fuel hose, attach the
new fuel filter.
6. Drop the new fuel filter back into the fuel tank.
7. Make sure that the fuel filter is not stuck in a cor-
ner of the tank, and that the fuel hose is not dou-
bled over (kinked) before refueling.

Spark Plug

Maintenance Interval
• The spark plug should be removed from the
engine and checked after each 25 hours of
operation.
• Replace the spark plug after every 100 hours of
operation.
Fuel Pick-up Hose
Wire
Spark Plug Maintenance
1. Twist the high tension lead boot on the spark plug
back and forth a couple of times to loosen the
boot, then pull the boot off of the spark plug.
2. Remove the spark plug.
3. Clean the electrodes with a stiff brush.
.024" - .028" (0.6 - 0.7 mm)
4. Adjust the electrode air gap to .024-.028 in. (0.6-
0.7 mm).
5. Replace the spark plug if it is oil-fouled, damaged,
or if the electrodes are worn down.
6. Do not overtighten the spark plug when installing.
The tightening torque is 95-148 in.-lbs. (10.7-16.6
N·m).
7. Always use only the specific heat range of spark
plug. This is particularly critical with today's low-
emission engines. For best results, use the exact
replacement.

Cylinder Cooling Fins

Maintenance Interval
The cylinder cooling fins should be cleaned after every
25 hours of operation, or once a week, whichever
comes first.
Air must flow freely around and through the cylinder
cooling fins to prevent engine overheating. Leaves,
grass, dirt and debris buildup on the fins will increase
the operating temperature of the engine, which can
reduce engine performance and shorten engine life.
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