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How to Clean the Air Filter
A dirty air filter will restrict air intake . Regular maintenance
of air cleaner will help improve engine performance and
reduce emissions .
WARNING
Never clean air filter with gasoline or an easy ignited
solvent because it may cause explosion .
NOTE: Refer to Figure 14 when following the steps below:
1 . Remove the air filter cover bolts .
2 . Remove the air filter cover .
3 . Carefully remove air filter element to prevent dirt from
falling into carburetor .
4 . Clean all parts . Wash the air filter element in a nonflammable
or high burning point solvent, and allow to dry thoroughly;
dip the filter element in clean oil, and squeeze out all
excess oil .
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How to Check the Spark Plug
Spark Plug Model: Torch E7RTC
CAUTION
Only use the recommended spark plug or a spark plug
with the same temperature range . Using an improper spark
plug, an incorrect spark plug gap, or a dirty/fouled spark
plug can reduce engine performance and cause damage .
1 . Stop engine and allow it to cool .
2 . Remove spark plug wire from spark plug . Remove spark
plug (See Figure 15)
3 . Visually inspect the spark plug for cracks or damage . If
cracked, replace spark plug .
4 . Clean carbon deposits . If excessive carbon build up,
replace spark plug .
5 . Check that the gap of the spark plug is 0 .024-0 .028 in .
(0 .6-0 .7 mm) . (See Figure 16)
6 . Re-insert the spark plug and tighten using a spark
plug wrench . (See Figure 15)
7 . Reattach spark plug wire to spark plug .
NOTE: Torque of spark plug is 18-22 foot-pounds
(25-30 Nm) .
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
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5 . Reinstall the air filter element .
6 . Replace air filter cover and tighten cover bolts .
Air Filter Cover
Air Filter Element
Cover Bolt
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Figure 14
Spark Plug
Wrench
Figure 15
0 .024 - 0 .028 in
0 .6 - 0 .7 mm
Figure 16