Service Manual

SERVICING (cont’d)
Preliminary Check (cont’d
Fuel cap vent- hole must not be plugged.
Air filter- must be cleaned and oiled.
Crankcase seal- Crankcase seals must be
installed properly and in good condition; torque
value on the sump cover bolts must be correct.
Carburetor flange gaskets and heat
shield-
must be installed correctly
Exhaust ports- must not be restricted.
Fuel- mixture must be fresh, not unknown, etc.
If unknown, flush out.
Governor air vane- must move freely.
Removal
Tools Required:
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Needle
nose pliers
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Remove the fuel line and drain; remove the
fuel tank (see page
6-4)
3. Open and remove the air cleaner cover and
air filter element. Remove the Spit Cup,
if
present, by gently prying the ends of the
spit cup mounting plugs out
of the air filter
housing covering the carburetor mounting
screws.
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