Vanguard 430447, Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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MAINTENANCE

REGULAR MAINTENANCE 

continued

CHANGING OIL FILTER

[1]. Perform this maintenance during oil change main-

tenance. Drain engine oil as described for oil

change, and remove oil filter.

[2]. Before installing new filter, apply to filter gasket

fresh, clean oil.

[3]. Screw filter on by hand until gasket contacts oil

filter adapter. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.

[4]. Add fresh oil. Follow steps as described for oil

change.

[5]. Check for oil leaks around filter.

OIL DRAIN

OIL DRAIN

OIL FILTER

AIR CLEANER

Note

: Air cleaner may be supplied by equipment manufacturer.

Cartridge

To clean cartridge, gently tap on end with handle of

screwdriver. Replace cartridge if very dirty or damaged.

CAUTION:

 Do not use pressurized air or solvents

to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage

cartridge; solvents will dissolve cartridge.

[1]. Unlock clamps and remove cover.
[2]. Remove cartridge from air cleaner body.
[3]. Carefully clean out air cleaner cover.
[4]. Install cartridge in body.
[5]. Install cover and lock clamps.

CLAMPS

AIR

CLEANER

BODY

CARTRIDGE

COVER

SPARK PLUG

♦

Check and re-gap spark plugs if required.

♦

Replace if damaged.

♦

Use an approved spark tester to check for spark.

Note

: In some areas,

local law requires using

resistor spark plug to

suppress ignition sig-

nals. If this engine was

originally equipped with

resistor spark plug, use

same type for

replacement.

 0.76 mm (0.030”)

WIRE GAGE