Fill with the recommended oil. Do not overfill. Allow a couple of minutes for the oil to
settle in the engine, then measure the oil level.
Air Cleaner Service
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.
Press down on the cover
tabs and remove the cover.
Remove the filter from the
air cleaner base..
Inspect the filter and foam
element, and replace it if
damaged.
Clean the filter by tapping it several times on a hard surface to remove dirt, or blow
compressed air through the air filter from the inside. Never try to brush off dirt;
brushing will force dirt into the fibers.
Wipe dirt from the inside of 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.
Reinstall the filter and cover.
Spark Plug Service
For good performance, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits.
Disconnect the spark plug cap and remove any dirt from around the spark plug area.
Remove the spark plug with a spark plug wrench.
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