Air cleaner, Spark plug, Air cleaner spark plug – WycoTool WBP50 Backpack User Manual

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User Manual

Page 13

March 2014

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Running the engine with a low oil level can cause

engine damage . This type of damage is not covered

by the Distributor’s Limited Warranty .

4 . Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick securely .

Air Cleaner

A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor,

reducing engine performance . If you operate the engine in

very dusty areas, clean the air filter more often than specified

in the

“Maintenance Schedule” on page 11

.

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Operating the engine without an air filter, or with a

damaged air filter, will allow dirt to enter the engine,

causing rapid engine wear . This type of damage is

not covered by the Distributor’s Limited Warranty .

Inspection

Remove the air cleaner cover and inspect the filter element .

Clean or replace a dirty filter element . Always replace a

damaged filter element .

Cleaning

1 . Clean the filter element in warm soapy water, rinse, and

allow to dry thoroughly . Or clean the filter element in a

non-flammable solvent and allow to dry .

2 . Dip the filter element in clean engine oil, then squeeze

out all excess oil . The engine will smoke when started if

too much oil is left in the element .

3 . Wipe dirt from the air cleaner body and cover, using

a moist rag . Be careful to prevent dirt from entering

the carburetor .

Spark Plug

Recommended Spark Plugs: CR5HSB (NGK) U16FSR-UB

(DENSO) SCHEDULE .

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An incorrect spark plug can cause engine damage .

For good performance, the spark plug must be properly

gapped and free of deposits .
1 . Disconnect the spark plug cap and remove any dirt from

round the spark plug area .

2 . Remove the spark plug with a 5/8" spark plug wrench .

3 . Inspect the spark plug . Replace it if it is damaged or badly

fouled, if the sealing washer is in poor condition, or if the

electrode is worn .

4 . Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a wire-

type feeler gauge . Correct the gap, if necessary, by

carefully bending the side electrode . The gap should be

0 .024…0 .028" (0 .60…0 .70 mm) .

Side electrode

Sealing washer

0.60 . . . 0.70 mm

(0.024 . . . 0.028 in.)

5 . Install the spark plug carefully, by hand, to avoid

cross-threading .

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