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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.
1. Clean the cover and the a rea around it to
keepdebris fromfallingintothecarburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.
2. Remove parts as illustrated.
NOTE: D o not clean filter in gasoline or other
flammable solvent. Doing so can create a fire
hazard or produce 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,drainunitbyrunningitdry
of fuel, thenremove fuelcap/retainer assem-
bly fromtank.Pullfilter fromtank andremove
itfromthefuelline.Installnewfuelfilteronfuel
line; reinstall parts.
Fuel Line
Fuel Filter
CHECK M UFFL ER 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 removethe2screws fromthe
muffler cover.
2. Remove the muffler cover .
3. Tightenthe 2muffler m ountingscrews se-
curely .
4. Reinstall muf fler cover and 2 screws.
Tighten securely.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
There isno screw for idleadjustment onyour
blower. The throttle lever is used to control
engine speed. The throttle lever can be
placed in one of four positions: ST OP, IDLE
or
, FULL THROTTLE or , and one
intermittentposition. Ifyourenginewillnotrun
properly or you require f urther assistance,
contact an authorized service dealer or call
1--800--554--6723.
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit
before storing or transporting.
S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames f rom water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury .
S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare unitfor storageat endof season orif
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your unitis tobe stored fora period oftime:
S Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.