Disconnecting the
Spark-Plug Wire
Pull the spark-plug wire off the terminal of the spark
plug
(Figure 11
or
Figure
Models 68034 and 68035
1. Spark-plug wire
Figure 12
Model 68036
1. Spark-plug wire
12).
Figure 11
Engine Maintenance
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
Every 50 hours—Clean the air-filter elements
(more frequently if conditions are dusty or
sandy).
Every 200 hours—Replace the paper air-filter
element (more frequently if conditions are dusty
or sandy).
Important:
Do not operate the engine without
the air-filter assembly; extreme engine damage
can occur.
Note:
If the engine is low on power, produces black
smoke, or runs unevenly, the air filter may be clogged.
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Cleaning the Prefilter
Models 68034 and 68035
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
1.
Open the cover of the machine
2.
Remove the screws that secure the cover to
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the prefilter housing
the cover.
1. Prefilter housing
3.
Remove the prefilter.
4.
Clean the prefilter as follows:
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the air filter.
(Figure
Figure 13
(Figure
14), and remove
Figure 14
2. Prefilter
13).
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