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AIR CLEANER

A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor and cause poor

engine performance. Inspect the elements each time the engine is

operated. You will need to clean the elements more frequently if you

operate the engine in very dusty areas.

NOTICE

Operating the engine without an air cleaner or with a damaged air

cleaner, will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear.

This type of damage is not covered under the Distributor’s Limited

Warranty (see page 11).

Inspection

1. Remove the two wing bolts,

then remove the air cleaner

cover. Be careful to prevent

dirt and debris from falling

into the air cleaner base.

2. Remove the paper element

and the foam element from

the air cleaner base.

3. Remove the foam element

from the paper element.

4. Inspect the filter elements.

Replace damaged

elements. Clean or replace

dirty elements.

Cleaning

1. Remove the air cleaner

cover and foam element,

as described in the

INSPECTION procedure

above.

2. Remove the paper element from the air cleaner base.

3. Paper element: Tap the element several times on a hard surface to

remove excess dirt, or blow compressed air [not exceeding 30 psi

(207 kPa)] through the element from the wire screen side. Never try

to brush off dirt; brushing will force dirt into the fibers. Replace the

paper element if it is excessively dirty.

4. Foam element: Clean in warm, soapy water or nonflammable

solvent, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use gasoline as a cleaning

solvent, because that would create a risk of fire or explosion. Dip

the element in clean engine oil, then squeeze out all excess oil.

Excess oil will restrict air flow through the foam element and may

transfer to the paper element, soaking and clogging it.

5. Wipe dirt from the air cleaner base and cover using a moist rag. Be

careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct that leads to the

carburetor.

6. Reinstall the air cleaner elements, and make sure both elements

are properly positioned. Install the air cleaner cover and tighten the

two wing bolts securely.

SPARK PLUG

Recommended spark plugs: BPR5ES (NGK)

W16EPR-U (DENSO)

The recommended spark plugs are the correct heat range for normal

engine operating temperatures.

NOTICE

Incorrect spark plugs can cause engine damage.

For good performance, the

spark plug must be properly

gapped and free of deposits.

1. Disconnect the cap from

the spark plug, and

remove any dirt from the

spark plug area.

2. Use the proper size spark

plug wrench to remove the

spark plug.

3. Inspect the spark plug. Replace it if

damaged, badly fouled, if the

sealing washer is in poor condition,

or if the electrode is worn. If the

spark plug is to be reused, clean it

with a wire brush.

4. Measure the electrode gap with a

suitable gauge. The correct gap is

0.028 - 0.031 in (0.70 - 0.80 mm). If

adjustment is needed, correct the

gap by carefully bending the side

electrode.

5. Install the spark plug carefully, by

hand, to avoid cross-threading.

6. After the spark plug is seated, tighten with the proper size spark

plug wrench to compress the washer.

7. When installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after the spark

plug seats to compress the washer.

8. When reinstalling the original spark plug, tighten 1/8 - 1/4 turn after

the spark plug seats to compress the washer.

NOTICE

A loose spark plug can become very hot and can damage the

engine. Overtightening the spark plug can damage the threads in

the cylinder head.

9. Attach the spark plug cap to the spark plug.

IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT

1. Start the engine outdoors,

and let it warm up to normal

operating temperature.

2. Move the throttle control to

the slow (IDLE) position.

3. Using a screwdriver, turn the

throttle stop screw to obtain

the standard idle speed or

the idle speed specified by

the equipment

manufacturer.

Standard Idle Speed:

N type: 1,700 ± 150 rpm

A type: 2,100 ± 150 rpm

AIR CLEANER

BASE

PAPER

ELEMENT

AIR CLEANER

COVER

WING BOLT

FOAM

ELEMENT

SPARK PLUG

WRENCH

SPARK PLUG CAP

0.028 ~ 0.031 in

(0.70 ~ 0.80 mm)

SEALING

WASHER

THROTTLE STOP SCREW

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