Replace spark plug – Craftsman 107.27768 User Manual

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Pre-Cleaner Service

NOTE: Replace a worn or damaged pre-cleaner.

1. Figure 28. Wash the pre-cleaner in liquid detergent

and water.

2. Squeeze the pre-cleaner dry and saturate with

engine oil. Remove all excess oil by squeezing the
pre-cleaner in an absorbent cloth.

Air Filter Service

NOTE: Replace a worn or damaged air filter.

1. Figure 28. If stamped “Washable,” the filter can be

washed with warm water and mild soap.

2

. Rinse with tap water with the screen side UP allowing

dirt and debris to filter out.

3. Allow the filter to dry overnight before reinstalling.

Air Filter

Figure 28. Air Filter Service

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

Service interval: Yearly

Replacement Spark Plug: 71/500/691043

Spark Plug Gap: .030” (.76mm)

1

. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.

2. Clean the area around the spark plug.

3. Remove the spark plug.

4. Check the spark plug gap. It should be .030” (see

Figure 29).

5. Reinstall the plug into the cylinder head. Torque the

plug to 180 in. lbs (20 N.m.).

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