coating on the insulator usually means the air cleaneris dirty.Important: Do not clean the spark plugs.Always replace a spark plug when it has a blackcoating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks.2. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes(Figure 54) and bend the side electrode, if the gapis not correct.Figure 541. Center electrode insulator 3. Air gap (not to scale)2. Side electrodeInstalling the Spark Plugs1. Install the spark plugs and metal washers.2. Tighten the spark plugs to 18 to 22 ft-lb (24.4 to29.8 N-m).3. Push the wires onto the spark plugs (Figure 53).4. Close and latch the seat.Fuel SystemMaintenanceReplacing the Fuel FilterService Interval: Every 100 hours—Replace the fuelfilter.Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichevercomes first)—Inspect the fuel lines.1. Set the parking brake, stop the pump, stop theengine, and remove the ignition key.2. Release the latch on the back of the seat and lift theseat forward.3. Clamp off the hose on either side of the fuel filterto prevent gas from pouring out of the hoses whenyou remove the filter.4. Place a drain pan under the filter.5. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together andslide them away from the filter (Figure 55).6. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.Figure 551. Hose clamp 3. Filter2. Fuel line 4. Flow direction arrow7. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps closeto the filter.Ensure that the flow direction arrow points towardthe engine.Draining the Fuel TankService Interval: Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichevercomes first)Drain and clean the fuel tank if the fuel system becomescontaminated or if you plan to store the machine foran extended period. Use fresh, clean fuel to flush outthe tank.1. Transfer the fuel from the tank into an approved fuelcontainer using a siphon pump, or remove the tank47