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CLEAN AIR FILTER
Air Filter
Cover
A
ir Filter
Screws
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine per form-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean or replace
air filter after every 5 hour s of operation or
yearly, whichever comes first.
1. Clean the cover and the area around it to
keep debrisfrom fallinginto thecarburetor
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 boo t.
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 m m) socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
To replace f uel filter ,drain unitby running it d ry of
fuel, then remove fuel cap 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
CHECK MUFFLER MOUNTING
SCREWS
Once each year, ensure muffler m ounting
screws are secure and tightened properly to
prevent damage.
Mounting
Screw
Holes
Muffler Cover
Screws
1. Loosen andremove the2 screws fromthe
muffler cover.
2. Remove the muffler cover.
3. Tighten the2 muf fler mounting screws se-
curely.
4. Reinstall muffler cover and 2 screws.
Tighten securely .
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
There is no screw for idle adjustment on your
blower. The throttle lever is used to control
engine speed. The throttle lever can be
placed in one of four positions: STOP, IDLE
or
, FULL THROTTLE or , and one
intermittentposition. Ifyourenginewill notrun
properly or you require further assistance,
contact an author ized service dealer or call
1--800--554--6723.
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each u se:
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 w ater 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 unit for storage atend of season or if
it will not be used for 30 days or more.If your
unit is to be stored for a period of time:
S Clean t he entir e unit before lengthy stor-
age. SStore in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external m etal surfaces.