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WARNING: A void touching muffler
unless engine and muffler are cold. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Thewarrantyonthis unitdoes notcoveritems
that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, the operator must m aintain unit as
instructed in this manual. Various adjust-
ments will need to be made p eriodically to
properly maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FA STENERS AND PART S
S Spark Plug Boot
S Air Filter
S Housing Screws
CHECKFORDAMAGEDORWORN
PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
S ON/STOP S wi t ch -- En su reON/STOP swi t ch
functions properly by moving the switch tothe
STOP position. Make sure engine stops;then
restart engine and continue.
S Fuel Tank -- Do not use unit if fuel tank shows
signs of damage or leaks.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose ordamaged parts. Cleanthe unitand
decals usinga dampcloth with amilddeter-
gent.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR F ILTER
Air Filter Cover
Air Filter
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 20 hours of operation or
yearly, whichever comes first.
NOTE: To avoid dam age, do not wash the
paper air filter withwater. Do not usepressur-
ized air to clean or dry the air filter. Always re-
place a damaged air filter.
1. Clean the cover and the area around it to
keep debris from falling into the carbure-
tor chamber when the cover is removed.
2. Remove parts as illustrated.
3. Clean the air filter by gently tapping to re-
move dust and debris.
4. Replace parts.
INSPECT MUFFL ER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
WARNING: The muffler on this prod-
uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer .
WARNING: Avoid touching muffler
unless engine and muffler are cold. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up
on the muffler and spark arresting screen,
and must be removed to avoid creating a fire
hazard o r affecting engine performance.
Replace the spark arresting screen every 50
hours of operation or if any damage or breaks in
the screen are noted.
NOTE: Do not attempt to clean the spark ar-
resting screen.
1. Loosen and remove two screws from the
heat shield. Remove the heat shield.
2. Loosen a nd remove both muffler screws
and the muffler from the unit.
Heat shield
Screws
Screws
Muffler
3. Remove the spark a rresting screen.
Spark
Arresting
Screen
Muffler with catalyst
4. Install new spark arresting screen.
5. Reinstall muffler andboth mufflerscrews.
Tighten screws securely.
6. Reinstall heat shield and two screws.
Tighten screws securely.
NOTE: If any part of the muf fler is cracked,
broken or damaged, we recommend that the
muffler be replaced.