MAINTENANCE
The engine should never run without the foam element;
excessive piston and cylinder wear may result.
7. Install the air filter case cover in its original position and tighten the screw.
8. Install the cover and tighten the screws.
7.5 Muffler screen and spark arrester
• The engine and muffler will be very hot after the engine has been run.
Avoid touching the engine and muffler while they are still hot with any
part of your body or clothing during inspection or repair.
1.
Remove the screws (1), and then pull outward on the areas of the cover (2)
shown.
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2. Loosen the bolt (3) and then remove the muffler cap (4), the muffler screen
(5) and spark arrester (6).
3. Clean the carbon deposits on the muffler screen and spark arrester using a
wire brush.
• When cleaning, use the wire
brush lightly to avoid damaging or
scratching of muffler screen and
spark arrester.
4. Check the muffler screen and spark arrester. Replace them if damaged.
5. Install the spark arrester.
WARNING
NOTICE
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