G
RASS
T
RIMMER
/B
RUSH
C
UTTER
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PERATOR
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S
M
ANUAL
29
NOTE
The throttle linkage remains assembled to the cover and the spark
plug lead and grommet remain installed.
3. Use the wooden stick or brush to remove dirt form cylinder fins.
4. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter
and fuel tank.
5. Assemble components in reverse order.
NOTE
When installing the cover, be certain the tab of the metal deflec-
tor shield is in the slot of the engine cover.
EXHAUST
SYSTEM
Spark Arrestor Screen
Level 2.
Tools Required: Tools required: Cross Head Screwdriver, Soft Metal
Brush
Parts Required: Screen P/N 14586240630, Gasket Lid P/N
14586642031
1. Remove engine cover (A). See “Cleaning Cooling System” pages
28 & 29 for step by step instructions.
2. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt
from entering cylinder.
3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (B), screen holder (C), gasket
(D) and screen (E) from muffler body.
4. Clean carbon deposits from screen and muffler components.
5. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged or has holes burned
through.
6. Assemble components in reverse order
NOTE
When installing the engine cover, be certain the tab of the metal
deflector shield is in the slot of the engine cover.
B
C
D
E