RedMax SGCX2600S - Manual (Page 25)

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8. Maintenance
8. If the clearance is not within specification, adjust
as follows:
a. Turn the adjusting nut using a 5/16 inch
(8mm) wrench or nut driver.(MA14)
To increase the clearance, turn the adjusting
nut counterclockwise.
To decrease the clearance, turn the adjusting
nut clockwise.
b. Recheck both valve clearances and adjust as
necessary.
9. Reinstall the rocker arm cover using a new
gasket. Torque the screw to 37 – 43 in-lbs (4.1
– 4.7 N.m.).
10.Reinstall the engine cover. Check alignment of
the cover before tightening the screws.
Be sure to tighten the screws loosened in step
1.
11.Check the plug, see Replacing the Spark
Plug, and reinstall. Torque the spark plug to
100 – 110 in-lbs (11.3 – 12.3 N.m.).
Reinstall the spark plug wire.
■ FUEL FILTER
• When the engine runs short of fuel supply, check
the fuel cap and the fuel filter for blockage.
(MA15)
(1) Fuel filter
■ SPARK PLUG
• Starting failure and mis-firing are often caused
by a fouled spark plug. Clean the spark plug and
check that the plug gap is in the correct range.
For a replacement plug, use the correct type
specified by RedMax. (MA16)
Specified plug is Champion RDZ19H
1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Pull the wire
off of the spark plug.
2. Clean around the spark plug and remove it from
the cylinder head. Use a 5/8 inch (16mm) socket
to remove the plug.
3. Clean the electrode.
IMPORTANT
MA15