Power Fist 8893539 Manuel D'utilisateur page 37

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1. Remove any dirt from around the spark plug
area.
2. Unclip the spark plug lead and remove the
spark plug with a spark plug wrench. This
will have a rubber pad inside the socket to
protect the spark plug's ceramic coating.
3. Inspect the spark plug. Replace it if
damaged, badly fouled, the sealing washer is
in poor condition or the electrode is worn.
4. Check the gap with a spark plug gauge as shown in Figure 7. If necessary,
reset the gap (See Specifications).
a. Correct the gap by carefully bending the side electrode. Check the gap
after each adjustment.
5. Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross threading.
6. Tighten the spark plug to the recommended torque until the gasket is
compressed. Tighten an additional 1/2 to 1/3 turn more with a spark plug
wrench if the torque rating isn't available.
7. Reconnect the spark plug lead to the spark plug.
ADJUSTING THE ENGINE IDLE SETTING
NOTICE! The engine speed is set by the factory. Increasing the speed too much
can damage the engine. Too low a speed will reduce the engine's efficiency.
Have a qualified technician adjust the engine speed if necessary.
The engine does not have a variable speed option. The engine's idling speed is
adjustable by turning the governor arm screw to lower or increase the engine
output (RPMs).
1. Remove the shroud and locate the governor arm screw.
2. Start the engine and wait for it to idle.
3. Tighten the screw to increase the engine speed. Loosen to reduce speed.
4. Shut the engine off and allow to cool
5. Reattach the shroud.
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Engine for the 12 Ton 3-Position Log Splitter
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Fig. 7