26CS-310Fuel filterFuel tank cap0.65 mm (0.026 in.)AIR FILTER• Check before every use.• Close choke ( ).• Release the cylinder cover latches, and remove thecylinder cover and air filter.• Brush off dust lightly, or clean with compressed air, orreplace the air filter.• Reinstall air filter and the cylinder cover, engagelatches.CHECK FUEL SYSTEM• Check before every use.• After refueling, make sure fuel does not leak fromaround fuel pipe, fuel grommet or fuel tank cap.• In case of fuel leakage there is a danger of fire. Stopusing the machine immediately and request yourdealer to inspect or replace.SPARK PLUG• Check periodically.• The standard spark gap is 0.65 mm(0.026 in.).• Correct the spark gap if it is wider or narrower thanthe standard gap.• Fastening torque: 150 to 170 Kgf • cm(130 to 145 in • lbf).FUEL FILTER• Check periodically.• Do not allow dust to enter fuel tank.• A clogged filter will cause difficulty in starting engineor abnormalities in engine performance.• Pull the fuel filter out through fuel inlet port with apiece of steel wire or the like.• When the filter is dirty, replace it.• When the inside of the fuel tank is dirty, rinsing thetank out with gasoline can clean it.Cylinder cover latchAir filterCylinder coverCylinder cover latchnOTEFederal EPA regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale inthe United States to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor andfuel tank. When servicing model year 2012 and later equipment, only fuel supply hoses certified by EPA canbe used to replace the original equipment supply hose. Fines up to $37,500 may be enforced for using anun-certified replacement part.