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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
6.5 hp 4-Stroke Engine
2. Remove foam pre-cleaner, followed by the air filter. SEE FIG-
URE 13(a) & 13(b).
3. Replace foam pre-cleaner and reinstall new or clean air filter
inside cover.
4. Place cover’s tabs into slots in bottom of base.
5. Replace cover and tighten wing nut. SEE FIGURE 14.
WASHING AIR FILTER
1. Wash in warm water with mild soap until dirt and debris are
removed. Press filter when washing, do not twist.
2. Rinse in warm water until soap and dirt are removed.
3. Dry filter by wrapping in a clean cloth and pressing filter until it is
dry.
4. Attach the filter and air cleaner cover to the engine.
SPARK PLUG
The recommended spark plug is a Torch F7RTC which cross refer-
ences to an AC Delco R42CXLS, Champion RN7YC or Denso
W22EPR-U.
CHECKING AND CHANGING SPARK PLUG
1. Check spark plug every 50 operating hours.
2. Disconnect the spark plug cap, and clean any debris form
around the spark plug area.
3. Remove spark plug and replace if any of the following occur;
pitted electrodes, burned electrodes, cracked porcelain, or de-
posits around electrodes.
4. After analysis, seat spark plug and tighten with spark plug
wrench to compress the sealing washer. SEE FIGURE 11.
• Reinstall original spark plug, tighten additional 1/2 turn.
• Installing new spark plug, adjust spark plug gap to .030” and
tighten additional 1/8 – 1/4 turn .
NOTE: Loose spark plug may overheat and damage
engine. Over tightened spark plug may damage threads in
the cylinder head.
SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE
Spark plug should be removed, cleaned and gap adjusted after ap-
proximately fifty hours of operating time.
NOTE: A sand blaster should not be used to clean spark
plugs. Microscopic particles remaining in the plug may
score the engine cylinder during operation. Use solvent
and a wire brush to clean the plug and compressed air to
blow out completely.
CARBURETOR
• Never tamper with factory setting of the carburetor.
• Contact your service provider or Ardisam, Inc. if adjustment is
needed.
WARNING
!
FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND MUST BE HAN-
DLED WITH CARE. NEVER FILL THE TANK WHEN
THE ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING. ALWAYS MOVE
OUTDOORS TO FILL GAS TANK.
FIGURE 13(a)
FIGURE 13(b)
FIGURE 14
foam pre-cleaner
air filter
filter cover
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