MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Spark Plugs
Spark plugs inspection or replacement
may be performed by an authorized
Lynx dealer, repair shop, or person of
your own choosing. Spark plugs in-
spection or replacement requires an
in-depth technical knowledge. Though
not required, it is recommended that
an authorized Lynx dealer performs
spark plugs inspection or replacement.
Engine Stopper (E-TEC
models)
Engine Stopper Adjustment
The engine stopper is located on the
LH front engine support, in front of the
drive pulley.
1. Remove tether cord cap from en-
gine cut-off switch.
2. Remove the LH lower side panel, re-
fer to
CONTROLS, INSTRUM ENTS
AND EQUIPMENT
.
3. Remove drive belt guard, refer to
DRIVE BELT GUARD REM OVAL
.
4. Loosen the three screws retaining
the engine stopper to the engine
support just enough to allow a verti-
cal play (1/2 to one turn).
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1. Drive pulley
2. Engine stopper screws
3. Engine stopper
5. Insert a 0.5 mm (.02 in) feeler gauge
in the engine stopper opening (see
illustration).
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1. Opening
2. Feeler gauge
6. Place feeler gauge between engine
stopper and rubber stop block (on
engine).
NOTE: Do not insert the feeler gauge
too deep, as it will pass over the bump
at the surface of the rubber stop block
and alter adjustment. See illustra tion.
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1. Rubber stop block
2. Bump
3. Feeler gauge
7. Tighten screws to specification, fol-
lowing the illustrated s equence.
Take care not to pinch the feeler
gauge.
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