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Replacing the spark plug, Storing the product – Ryobi ZR51950A User Manual

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Replacing the Spark Plug

See Figure 24.
All model numbers included in this manual use an

NGK BPMR7A or Champion RCJ-6Y spark plug. Use an

exact replacement and replace annually.
1.

Remove the spark plug boot.

2.

Loosen the spark plug by turning it counterclockwise

with a socket.

3.

Remove the spark plug.

4.

Hand thread the new spark plug, turning it clockwise.

5.

Tighten with a socket and torque to 170 in.lb. mini-

mum, 190 in.lb. maximum. Do not over tighten.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug.

Cross-threading will seriously damage the

product.

Storing the Product

Storing the product differs depending on the amount of time

it will be in storage.
Note: If the product includes another attachment, place the

storage cap on the end of the attachment shaft and hang it up

to store.
To Store the Product Short Term

Follow these steps to store the product short term.
1.

Clean all foreign material from the product.

2.

Store the product in a well-ventilated place that is inac-

cessible to children.

To Store the Product Long Term

If you do not intend to use the product for more than one

month, follow the storage procedures below.
Follow these steps to store the product long term.
1.

Drain all of the fuel from the tank into a container ap-

proved for gasoline.

2.

Run the engine until it stops.

3.

Clean all foreign material from the product.

4.

Store the product in a well-ventilated place that is inac-

cessible to children.

Note:

Keep the product away from corrosive agents

such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.

Important:

Abide by all federal and local regulations

for the safe storage and handling of gasoline.

Transporting the Product

Follow these steps to transport the product.
1.

Drain the fuel mixture into a container that is approved

for use with gasoline.

2.

Carry the product by the front handle.

3.

Secure the product in your vehicle or on a trailer.

Figure 24

Maintenance

Spark

Plug

Spark Plug Boot

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