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tor jets, will realize a decrease in horsepower of about 3.5% for every
1,000 feet (300 meter) increase in altitude, simply due to thinner air. But
an engine with a properly jetted carburetor will always run cleaner and
more efficiently at high altitude than an identical unit with standard jets.
Spark Plug Maintenance
1. Once the engine has cooled,
remove the spark plug wire.
2. Remove the spark plug using
a spark plug wrench.
3. Clean the spark plug with a
wire brush (not supplied).
4. Using a feeler gauge set the
gap to 0.75mm.
5. Install the spark plug carefully
by hand, to avoid cross-threading.
6. After the spark plug is seated,
tighten with the spark plug wrench
to compress the washer.
6. MAINTENANCE
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal
operating position.