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MAINTENANCE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Owner’s Guide
AIR CLEANER INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
The air cleaner unit on the vehicle is a dry unit.
Do not
use oil on the filter element or any part of the unit. For installation
and sealing, petroleum jelly may be applied to back side of cover tabs and each side of filter seal.
Cleaning the Air Filter Element
Do not use compressed air to clean the air filter; doing so will damage the filter which may result in damage
to the engine.
Access the air cleaner element by unsnapping the clips on
the air canister and removing the cover and air filter element.
Clean inside of cover, canister and dust collector. Install the
element and cover. Be sure the positioning arrow on cover is
pointing upward and all clips are fastened securely.
If the element is in acceptable condition, loose dirt may be
removed by tapping the filter lightly
.
Do not use oil on the fil-
ter element or any part of the unit.
SPARK PLUG
Tool List
Qty. Required
Spark Plug Socket, 13/16" .......................................... 1
Anti-Seize Compound .............................................. AR
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs. ................................................ 1
Plug Gauge, Wire Type ............................................... 1
Do not to over tighten the plug. Over tightening can cause damage to the aluminum cylinder head threads.
Remove and inspect the spark plug at intervals indicated in the Periodic Service
Schedule. The spark plug should be correctly gapped. Tighten to 16 ft. lbs. (22
Nm) torque.
A fouled spark plug is indicated by a wet, black appearance. This could be
caused by a dirty air filter element or other restrictions in the air intake system.
Incorrectly adjusted valves, a spark plug wire in poor condition, or poor quality
fuel could also contribute to the problem.
Dust
Collector
Cover
Canister
Air Filter
Element
.030"
(.75 mm)
Gap
Spark Plug