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NOTE
:
If engine has not started, pull starter
rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run,
it is probably flooded.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
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Move the choke lever to the RUN position.
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Move throttle lever to the
position.
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Pull rope to clear engine of excess fuel.
This could require pulling the starter rope
many times.
If uni t still doesn’ t start, call 1 - 800- 554- 6723
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Avoid touching muffler
unless engine and muffler are cold. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
WARNING:
Stop engine and be sure
the impeller blades have stopped turning be-
fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at-
tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or
blower tubes. The rotating blades can cause
serious injury. Always disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance or ac-
cessing movable parts.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The w arranty onthis unit does not coveritems
that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To rec eive full value from the
warranty, the operator must maintain unit as
instruct-ed in this manual. Various adjust-
ments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
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Spark Plug Boot
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Air Filter
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Housing Screws
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Muffler
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN
PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
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Fuel Tank -- Do not use unit if fuel tank shows
signs of dam age or leaks.
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Vacuum Bag -- Do not use vacuum bag if it
is torn or damaged.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
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After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose ordamaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with amild deter-
gent.
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Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
Air Filter
Cover
Air Filter
Screws
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean or replace
air filter after every 5 hours of operation or
yearly, whichever comes first.
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Clean the cover and the area around it to
keep debris from falling into the carburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.
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Remove parts as illustrated.
NOTE:
Donot clean filter ingasoline orother
flammable solvent. Doing so can create a fire
hazard or produce harmful evaporative emis-
sions.
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Wash the filter in soap and water.
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Allow filter to dry.
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Apply afew drops ofoil tothe filter; squeeze
filter to distribute oil.
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Replace parts.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug each y ear to ensure t he
engine starts easier and runs better. Set
spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Ignition timing is
fixed, nonadjustable.
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Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
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Remove spark plug from c ylinder and dis-
card.
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Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
plug and tighten with a 3/4 in. socket
wrench (15 - 20 ft/lbs).
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Reinstall the spark plug boot.
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
Toreplace fuel filter, drain unit by running itdry
of fuel, then remove fuel cap/retainer assem-
bly from tank. Pull filter from tank and remove
it from the fuel line. Install new fuel filter on fuel
line; reinstall parts.
Fuel Line
Fuel Filter