MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Air Filter
Dirty air filers reduce engine power increase fuel consumption and make starting more
difficult.
Turn choke knob to
Release the two screws (1) and pull off the filter cover (2)
Remove the filter from the cover and inspect it - if it is dirty or damaged, clean the filter
or fit a new one.
Install the main filter and prefilter elements in the filter cover.
Fit the cover on the filter base and tighten it down firmly.
Carburetor
Your carburetor shall be only be checked by professional repairman,
never try to do it by yourself.
Checking the Spark Plug
If engine is down on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idle speed
first check the spark plug.
Remove the spark plug - see "Starting / Stopping the Engine"
Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary – see "Specifications".