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Maintenance and care
 Remove dust and dirt from between fins.
 Before each use, remove accumulated debris from bottom en-
gine intake grille located between the fuel tank and starter.
Cleaning silencer
 Carbon deposits in silencer will cause a drop in engine output 
and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checked pe-
riodically. Clean deposits from silencer.
Check fuel system
 Check before every use.
 After refuelling, make sure fuel does not leak or exude from 
around fuel pipe, fuel grommet or fuel tank cap.
 In case of fuel leakage or exudation there is a danger of fire. 
Stop using the machine immediately and request your dealer 
to inspect or replace.
Check spark plug
 Check plug gap. Correct gap is 0.6 mm to 0.7 mm.
 Inspect electrode for wear.
 Inspect insulator for oil or other deposits.
 Replace plug if needed and tighten to 15 N·m - 17 N·m (150 
kgf·cm to 170 kgf·cm).
1. Cylinder fins 2. Air intake
1. Silencer
IMPORTANT
Do not remove the silencer cover. If necessary, Please consult 
your dealer.
1. Fuel tank cap
2. Fuel grommet
3. Fuel pipe
a: 0.6 - 0.7 mm