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280cc Engine
SAFETY
Op
ERA
TION
M
AINTENANCE
SETU
p
Spark
Spark plug Maintenance
lug Maintenance
1.
Spark
plug
Cap
Disconnect spark plug cap from end of plug.
Clean out debris from around spark plug.
2. Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug.
3. Inspect the spark plug:
If the electrode is oily, clean it using a clean, dry rag.
If the electrode has deposits on it, polish it using
emery paper. If the white insulator is cracked or
chipped, the spark plug needs to be replaced.
NOTICE:
Recommended Spark Plugs:
F6TC (Torch)
Using an incorrect spark plug may damage the engine.
4. When installing a new spark plug, adjust
the plug’s gap to the specification on the
Specifications chart. Do not pry against the
electrode, the spark plug can be damaged.
5. Install the new spark plug or the cleaned spark plug
into the engine.
Gasket-style: Finger-tighten until the gasket
contacts the cylinder head, then about 1/2-2/3 turn
more.
Non-gasket-style: Finger-tighten until the plug
contacts the head, then about 1/16 turn more.
NOTICE:
Tighten the spark
plug properly. If loose, the spark plug will
cause the engine to overheat. If overtightened, the
threads in the engine block will be damaged.
6. Apply dielectric spark plug boot protector
(not included) to the end of the spark
plug and reattach the wire securely.
Storage
When the equipment is to remain idle for longer than
20 days, prepare the engine for storage as follows:
1.
CLEANING
:
Wait for engine to cool, then clean
engine with dry cloth.
NOTICE:
Do not clean using water.
The water will
gradually enter the engine and cause rust damage.
Apply a thin coat of rust preventive oil to all metal parts.
2.
FUEL:
WARNING!
TO pREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM FIRE:
Drain the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area
away from ignition sources. If the engine is
hot from use, shut the engine off and wait
for it to cool before draining fuel.
Do not smoke.
a. Place a funnel leading to a proper gasoline
container below the carburetor.
b.
Drain plug
Sediment Cup
Remove the drain bolt from the bottom of the
carburetor bowl and allow the fuel to drain.
c. Remove the small sediment cup next to the bowl
and allow the fuel to drain from there as well.
d. Open the fuel valve. After all fuel has drained,
reinstall the drain bolt and sediment cup.
Tighten securely.
3.
LUBRICATION:
a. Change engine oil.
b. Clean out area around spark plug.
Remove spark plug and pour one tablespoon of
engine oil into cylinder through spark plug hole.
c. Replace spark plug, but leave
spark plug cap disconnected.
d. Pull Starter Handle to distribute oil in cylinder.
Stop after one or two revolutions when you
feel the piston start the compression stroke
(when you start to feel resistance).
4.
STORAGE AREA:
Cover and store in a dry, level, well-ventilated
area out of reach of children. Storage area
should also be away from ignition sources, such
as water heaters, clothes dryers, and furnaces.
5.
AFTER STORAGE:
Before starting the engine after
storage, keep in mind that untreated
gasoline will deteriorate quickly. Drain the
fuel tank and change to fresh fuel if untreated
gasoline has been sitting for a month, if
treated gasoline has been sitting beyond the
fuel stabilizer’s recommended time period,
or if the engine does not start.
