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SAFETYSETUPOPERATIONMAINTENANCE
Spark Plug Maintenance
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from end of plug.
Clean out debris from around spark plug.
2. Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug.
3. Inspect the spark plug:
If the electrode is oily, clean it using a clean, dry rag.
If the electrode has deposits on it,
polish it using emery paper.
If the white insulator is cracked or chipped,
the spark plug needs to be replaced.
4. When installing a new spark plug, adjust the plug’s
gap to the specification on the Specification chart.
Do not pry against the electrode or the
insulator, the spark plug can be damaged.
5. Install the new spark plug or the cleaned
spark plug into the Engine.
Gasket-style: Finger-tighten until the
gasket contacts the cylinder head,
then about 1/2-2/3 turn more.
Non-gasket-style: Finger-tighten until the plug
contacts the head, then about 1/16 turn more.
6. Apply a small amount of dielectric grease
(not included) to the insulator of the spark plug
and attach the wire securely to the spark plug.
Fuel Filter Maintenance
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM FIRE:
Replace or clean the Fuel Filter in a
well-ventilated area away from ignition
sources. Do not smoke.
1. Wear protective gear including,
ANSI-approved safety goggles, NIOSH-approved
dust mask/respirator, and nitrile gloves.
2. There is a Fuel Filter (84) hanging inside the
Fuel Tank and a filter in the Fuel Cap Set (94).
3. To clean, remove them from the tank and
flush them with clean gas over a container
to remove any debris. Replace the cleaned
filter or a new filter in the tank.
4. Clean up any spilled fuel.
5. Wait for at least one hour before use to
allow all residual fuel vapors to dissipate.
To prevent FIRE, do not start the Engine
while the smell of fuel hangs in the air.
Long-Term Storage
When the equipment is to remain idle for longer than
20 days, prepare the engine for storage as follows:
1. CLEANING:
Wait for engine to cool, then clean engine with
dry cloth. NOTICE: Do not clean using water.
The water will gradually enter the engine
and cause rust damage. Apply a thin coat
of rust preventive oil to all metal parts.
2. FUEL:
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM FIRE:
To protect the fuel tank during storage, fill
the tank with gasoline treated with fuel
stabilizer in a well-ventilated area away
from ignition sources. If the engine is hot
from use, shut the engine off and wait for it
to cool before adding fuel. Do not smoke. Refer to
"Checking and Filling Fuel" on page 8 .
3. LUBRICATION:
a. Change engine oil.
b. Clean out area around spark plug.
Remove spark plug and pour one tablespoon of
engine oil into cylinder through spark plug hole.
c. Replace spark plug, but leave
spark plug cap disconnected.
d. Pull Starter Handle to distribute oil in cylinder.
Stop after one or two revolutions when you
feel the piston start the compression stroke
(when you start to feel resistance).
4. BATTERY:
Disconnect battery cables (if equipped).
Recharge batteries monthly while in storage.
5. STORAGE AREA:
Cover and store in a dry, level, well-ventilated
area out of reach of children. Storage area
should also be away from ignition sources, such
as water heaters, clothes dryers, and furnaces.
NOTICE: During extended storage periods the
Engine must be started every 3 months and allowed
to run for 15 – 20 minutes or the Warranty is VOID.
6. STARTING ENGINE DURING/AFTER STORAGE:
Before starting the Engine during or after
storage, keep in mind that untreated gasoline
will deteriorate quickly. Drain the fuel tank and
change to fresh fuel if untreated gasoline has
been sitting for a month, if treated gasoline
has been sitting beyond the fuel stabilizer’s
recommended time period, or if the Engine does
not start. For Engine starting instructions refer
to "Operating Instructions" on page 10 .