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INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
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After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose o rdamagedparts. Cleanthe unit and
decals using adampcloth 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 f ilter after every 5 hours of operation or
yearly, whichever comes first.
1. Clean the cover and the area around it to
keepdebris from fallinginto thecarburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.
2. Remove parts as illustrated.
NOTE:
Donotclean fi lter ingasolineor other
flammable solvent. Doing so can create afire
hazard orproduce harmful evaporative emis-
sions.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Apply a few drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze filter to distribute oil.
6. Replace parts.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug each year to ensure the
engine starts easier and runs better. Set
spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni-
tion timing is fixed, nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-
card.
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch
(19 mm) socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
Toreplacefuelfilter, drainunit byrunningit dry
of fuel, then remove fuel cap/retainer assem-
bly from tank. Pull filter from tankand remove
it fromthefuel line. Installnew fuelfilter onfuel
line; reinstall parts.
Fuel Line
Fuel Filter
CHECK MUFFLER MOUNTING
SCREWS
Once each year, ensure muffler mounting
screws are secure and tightened properly to
prevent damage.
Mounting
Screw
Holes
Muffler Cover
Screws
1. Loosenand remove the2 screws fromthe
muffler cover .
2. Remove the muffler cover.
3. Tighten the2 muffler mounting screws se-
curely.
4. Reinstall muffler cover and 2 s crews.
Tighten securely.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
There i s no screw for idle adjustment on your
blower. The throttle lever is used to control
engine speed. Th e throttle lever can be
placed in one of four positions: ST OP, IDLE
or
, FULL THROTTLE or , and one
intermittentposition. Ifyour enginewill notrun
properly or you require further assistance,
contact an authorized service dealer or call
1--800--554--6723.
STORAGE
W ARNING:
Perform the following
steps after each use:
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Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit
before storing or transporting.
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Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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Store unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
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Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.