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1.
Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A).
2.
Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from
entering cylinder.
3.
Remove spark arrestor screen cover (B), gasket (C), gasket (D) and
screen (E) from muffler body.
4.
Clean carbon deposits from screen and muffler components.
NOTE
When cleaning carbon deposit, be careful not to damage the
catalylic body.
5.
Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged or has holes burned
through.
6.
Assemble components in reverse order.
Cylinder Exhaust Port
Level 3.
IMPORTANT
The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess
carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain
this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHO strongly
recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this
important maintenance service.
A
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
Engine Break-In
New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel
break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-
in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions
will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required.
High Altitude Adjustment
High altitude adjustment is not required for proper operation of this
engine.
B
C
D
E
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