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A new spark plug should be tightened 1/2 turn once the
washer contacts the cylinder head. A used spark plug
should be tightened 1/8-1/4 turn once the washer contacts
the cylinder head.
Muffler/Spark Arrester
Clean the spark arrester using the following procedure.
1. Remove the machine screw securing the spark
arrester to the muffler.
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2. Remove the spark arrester screen; then using a suit-
able brush, clean the carbon deposits from the screen
taking care not to damage the screen.
NOTE: If the screen is damaged in any way, it must
be replaced.
3. Install the spark arrester assembly and secure with
the machine screw. Tighten the cap screw to 6 ft-lb.
Engine/Transmission Oil -
Filter
OIL - FILTER
Change the engine oil and oil filter at the scheduled inter-
vals. The engine should always be warm when the oil is
changed so the oil will drain easily and completely.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the oil level stick/filler plug.
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3. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the engine
and drain the oil into a drain pan. Account for and
discard the gasket.
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4. Using the Oil Filter Wrench and a ratchet handle (or
a socket or box-end wrench), remove the old oil fil-
ter. Account for and discard the O-ring.
NOTE: Clean up any excess oil after removing the
filter.
5. Apply oil to a new filter O-ring and check to make
sure it is positioned correctly; then install the new oil
filter. Tighten securely.
6. Install the engine drain plug with new gasket and
tighten to 20 ft-lb. Pour the specified amount of the
recommended oil in the filler hole. Install the oil
level stick/filler plug.
7. Start the engine (while the vehicle is outside on level
ground) and allow it to idle for a few minutes.
8. Turn the engine off and wait approximately one min-
ute.
9. Unscrew the oil level stick and wipe it with a clean
cloth.
10. Install the oil level stick and thread into the engine
case.
NOTE: The oil level stick should be threaded into
the case for checking the oil level.
! WARNING
Wait until the muffler cools to avoid burns.
! WARNING
Use caution when removing oil level stick. Exhaust
components may be extremely hot.
! WARNING
Use extreme caution when removing the oil drain plug.
Hot oil can cause severe injury and skin burns.