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The engine should never run without the foam element;
excessive piston and cylinder wear may result.
7. Instal
l the air filter case cover in its original position and tighten the
screw.
8. Install the cover and tighten the screws.
MAINTENANCE
1. Remove the screws (1).
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Remove the muffler cap (2), the muffler screen (3) and the spark
arrester (4).
3. Clean the carbon deposits on the silencer screen and the spark
arrester with a wire brush.
4.
Check the muffler screen and the spark arrester. Replace if
damaged.
5. Reinstall the spark arrester.
The spark arrester may be standard or an optional part, depending
on the engine type. In some areas, it is illegal to operate and engine
without a spark arrester. Check local, state, and federal laws and
regulations. A spark arrester is available from authorized servicing
dealers.
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The engine and muffler will be very hot after the engine has been run.
Avoid touching the engine and muffler while they are still hot with any
part of your body or clothing during inspection or repair.
1. Remove the screws
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2. Remove the muffler cap , the muffler screen and spark arrester
3. Clean the carbon deposits on the muffler screen and spark arrester using a
wire brush.
4. Check the muffler screen and spark arrester.
Replace them if damaged.
5. Install the spark arrester.
TIP: Align the spark arrester projection with the
hole in the muffler pipe.
When cleaning, use the wire brush lightly to avoid damaging or scratching
of muffler screen and spark arrester.
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