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PAGE 24 — DSGPULW DUOSCREED — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #6 (12/10/10)
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DSGPULW DUOSCREED — MAINTENANCE
Air Cleaner
1. The air cleaner element should be cleaned because a
clogged air cleaner can cause poor engine starting, lack of
power and shorten engine life substantially.
2. Before opening the air cleaner compartment, wipe any dirt
or foreign matter from the air cleaner body and cover, using
a moist cloth. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the
carburetor
3. Press the latch tab on the top of the air cleaner cover (Figure
16), and remove the cover. Check the filter to be sure that it
is clean and in good condition.
Figure 16. Air Cleaner
3. Remove the spark plug with 5/8-inch wrench.
4. Inspect the spark plug. Replace it if the electrodes are worn,
or if the insulator is cracked or chipped. Clean the spark
plug with a wire brush if you are going to reuse it.
5. Set the spark plug gap (Figure 18) using a suitable gauge.
The gap should be between 0.024-0.028 inch (0.60-0.70
mm).
Figure 18. Spark Plug Gap
6. Carefully install the spark plug by hand to avoid cross
threading, the tighten
7. Attach spark plug cap.
Spark Plug
1. Make sure the engine is off and cool.
2. Disconnect the spark plug cap ( Figure 17), and remove
any dirt from around the spark plug area.
Figure 17. Spark Plug Removal