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Cleaning Debris
Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris
from engine. Keep linkage, springs and controls clean.
Keep area behind and around muffler free of any
combustible debris.
• Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the
risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated
debris.
WARNING
Linkage, Springs and Controls
CLEAN
Finger Guard
CLEAN
Rotating
Screen
CLEAN
Muffler and Spark Arrester
CLEAN
SPARK
ARRESTER
Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water
could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush or dry
cloth.
CAUTION
Fuel System
Replacing Fuel Filter (if equipped)
Drain Fuel tank or close fuel shut-off valve before
replacing fuel filter. Otherwise, fuel can leak out
creating a fire/explosion hazard.
Muffler
If muffler is equipped with spark arrester screen,
remove screen for inspection. Replace screen if
damaged or plugged.
Oil Cooler (if equipped)
Clean oil cooler of all debris and chaff.
Air Cooling System
Debris may clog the engine’s air cooling system.
Remove blower housing and clean area shown to
prevent overheating and engine damage.
Valve Clearance
Gasoline Engines: Check valve clearance yearly.
LPG/NG Engines: Valve clearance must be checked
after every 100 hours of operation. Adjust if necessary.
• Replacement parts for fuel system and muffler
(cap, hoses, tanks, filters, etc.) must be the
original parts, and installed in the same position
as the original parts, otherwise fire can occur.
WARNING
OIL COOLER REMOVED
CLEAN ALL AREAS