MAINTENANCE
create a fire hazard or produce harmful
WARNING:Avoidtouchingmufflerevaporative emissions.
unless engine and muffler are cold. A hot3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
muffler can cause serious burns.4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Apply a few drops of oil to the filter;
WARNING:Disconnectthesparksqueeze filter to distribute oil.
plug before performing maintenance except6. Replace parts.
for carburetor adjustments.REPLACE SPARK PLUG
CHECK FOR LOOSEReplace spark plug each year to ensure the
FASTENERS AND PARTSengine starts easier and runs better. Set
S Spark Plug Bootsparkpluggapat0.025inch.Ignitiontimingis
S Air Filterfixed, nonadjustable.
S Housing Screws1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Removespark plug from cylinder anddis-
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
card.
WORN PARTS3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-plug and tighten securely with a 19 mm
placement of damaged or worn parts.socket wrench.
S Throttle Lever -- Ensure throttle lever func-4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
tionsproperlybymovingthethrottleleverto
the STOP position. Make sure engineREPLACE FUEL FILTER
Toreplacefuel filter,drainunitbyrunningitdryof
stops; then restart engine and continue.
fuel, then remove fuel cap/retainer assembly
S Fuel Tank. Discontinue use of unit if fuel
tank is damaged or leaks.fromtank.Pullfilterfromtankandremoveitfrom
S Vacuum Bag -- Discontinue use of vacuumfuelline.Installnewfuelfilteronfuel line;reinstall
parts.
bag if it is torn or damaged.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT & LABELS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for
looseordamagedparts. Cleantheunitand
decalsusingadampclothwithamilddeter-
Fuel Line
gent.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Fuel Filter
Air Filter
Cover
CHECK MUFFLER MOUNTING
SCREWS
Once each year, ensure muffler mounting
screws are secure and tightened properly to
prevent damage.
Mounting
Screw
HolesMuffler Cover
Screws
Air Filter
Cleaning the air filter:
Screws
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5 hours of operation or yearly, whichever
comes first.1. Loosen and remove the 2 screws from the
1. Clean the cover and the area around it tomuffler cover.
keepdebrisfrom fallingintothecarburetor2. Remove the muffler cover.
chamber when the cover is removed.3. Tightenthe2 muffler mountingscrews se-
2. Remove parts as illustrated.curely.
NOTE:Donotcleanfilteringasolineor4. Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws.
other flammable solvent. Doing so canTighten securely.
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