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9. Maintenance
9. Muffler (MA16)
If you do not attach the muffler correctly, after
engine starts, the muffler will be loosen and the
hightemperature exhaust gas spout. After
cleaning the muffler, pay attention to fit up the
muffler according to the explanation as follows.
1. Muffler body, muffler cover and baffle will be
combined correctly.
2. Be sure the gasket is not broken. If it is broken,
change to the new one.
3. Before tightening the screw, rub the gross on it.
4. After making a test run, re-tighten the screw
(TORQUE: 4.9~5.9 N.m./50~60 kg-cm)
Right after stopping the engine, do not touch
the muffler with one's bare hands. It will cause
to burn your hands.
If carbon clogs between the muffler, it will cause
the poor-output and the trouble in starting. After
each 100 hours, check and clean inside the
muffler.
Spark arrester
RedMax engines are equipped with a spark
arresting screen at the exhaust port. Periodically
check and keep it in good condition. In the State of
California it is required by law (Section 4442 of the
California Public Resources Code) to have a spark
arrester when a gas powered tool is used in any
forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered
unimproved land. (MA16)
(1) Gasket
(2) Spark arrester
WARNING
WARNING
MA16