John Deere AC1-CG16H User Manual

 

 

Operator’s Manual

CLEANING AND GAPPING SPARK PLUG:

If the plug is contaminated with carbon, remove it using a 

plug cleaner or wire brush.

Check the spark plug gap and reset it if necessary. The spark 

plug gaps are listed below. To change the gap, bend the side-

electrode only, using a spark plug tool. (Fig. )

Install and tighten the spark plug. Connect the spark plug 

lead.

Recommended Spark Plug: 

BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT: 

To  maintain  peak  performance  of  your  unit,  it  may  be 

necessary to adjust the belt tension on occasion. Follow the 

procedure outlined below:

.   Remove the beltguard and loosen the two nuts on each  

  side of the pump or engine. There are a total of 4 nuts.

.   Turn the cap screw clockwise until a / inch belt    

  deflection is noticed between the pulleys.

.   Tighten the side nuts.
4.   Put a straight edge across both pulleys. If necessary,  

  loosen one set of pulley screws and adjust in or out to  

  properly align. Tighten the pulley screws and check the  

  tension again.

5.   Replace the beltguard and tighten the fasteners    

  securely.

Spark Plug Gap

(See recommendations)

Engine

Honda

Spark Plug

NGK BPR6ES

Spark Plug Gap

0. - 0. mm (0.0 in.)

Torque - New

.-0.9 ft-lb

Torque - Retighten

6.6-9.5 ft-lb

(Fig. )