Echo HCA-265 Trimmer User Manual


 
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Op e r a t O r S Ma n u a l
Exhaust Port Cleaning
Level 2.
Tools required: 4mm Hex Wrench, Wood or plastic scraper
Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield
1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove mufer
cover (1 screw).
2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove mufer (A) and heat
shield (B).
3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylin-
derexhaust port.
IMPORTANT
Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port.
Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust
port. Do not allow carbon particles to enter the cylinder.
4. Inspect heat shield, and replace if damaged.
5. Install heat shield and mufer.
6. Tighten mufer mounting bolts (or nuts) to 80-95 in•lbf
(90-110 kgf•cm).
7. Attach spark plug lead.
8. Install mufer cover.
9. Start engine, and warm to operating temperature.
10. Stop engine, and re-tighten mounting bolts (or nuts) to specica-
tions.
A
B