Installation Guide

RADIATOR MAINTENANCE
• Check radiator hose often. Inspect hose clamps for tightness and leakage. If hose clamps are
loose, tighten as necessary.
• If radiator hose is bulging or cracking, replace hose immediately!
• Periodically clean the cooling ns of the radiator, using compressed air.
IMPORTANT! Lift lid and blow air from the inside out! Do not force air through radiator from
the outside in!
Winter maintenance
When temperatures are under 0°C/32°F, please maintain the engine according to the following
specications.
1. Use winter weight engine oil
2. Check coolant level
3. Use antifreeze tester to check effectiveness of coolant. Add coolant if necessary.
4. For severe cold weather climates we recommend a cold weather kit (sold separately).
Ignition System Maintenance
This engine is equipped with an electronic ignition; the order is 1-3-4-2. Suggested sparkplug:
F7RTC (Autolite 4252) or similar type, Using the wrong type of spark plug will damage the en-
gine.
Replacing spark plugs:
• Remove ignition wires from spark plug.
• Using sparkplug socket, remove from cylinder head.
• Annually inspect spark plugs, replace if visible cracking or carbon buildup is seen on insulators.
• Measure the gap of each new spark plug!
NOTE
Correct park plug gap is 0.9-1.1mm
• Insert new sparkplugs by hand rst, then tighten with spark plug socket
• Reinstall ignition wires to correct cylinders.
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