G RASS TRIMMER /BRUSH C UTTEROPERATOR'S MANUAL 27WARNING DANGERCatalytic mufflers operate at extremely high temperatures. Mufflerarea must be kept clean. Do not perform maintenance on the muffleruntil engine and muffler are completely cool, otherwise seriouspersonal injury may occur.SPARK PLUGLevel 2.Tools required: Scrench (combination socket wrench and screwdriver),Feeler gauge (preferably a wire gauge) , Brush.Parts Required: 90064 REPOWERTM TUNE-UP KIT1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and roundedcenter electrode.2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast toclean. Remaining sand will damage engine.3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode.4. Tighten spark plug to 145-155 kg/cm (125-135 in. lb.).COOLING SYSTEMS CLEANINGLevel 2.Tools required: Cross Head Screwdriver, 3 mm Hex Wrench, PointedWood Stick, Cleaning brush (25 or 50 mm [1 or 2 in.] medium bristlepaint brush).Parts Required: None if you are careful.IMPORTANTTo maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air mustpass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air carriescombustion heat away from the engine.Overheating and engine seizure can occur when:• Air intakes are blocked, preventing cooling air from reaching thecylinder.• Dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder. This build upinsulates the engine and prevents the heat from leaving.Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaning of cooling fins isconsidered “Normal Maintenance”. Any failure attributed to lack ofmaintenance is not warranted.0.65 mm(0.026 in.)