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of lubricant used, or the operating conditions. In order to restore performance, take the blower to an
authorized service center or qualified individual to remove the blockage.
The spark arrestor must be cleaned or replaced every 50 hours or yearly to ensure proper performance
of your product. Spark arrestors may be in different locations depending on the model purchased.
Please contact your nearest service dealer for the location of the spark arrestor for your model.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
(See Figs. 27-30)
Keep the air filter clean for proper performance and long life.
■ Rotate the air filter knob counter clockwise and gently pull off the air filter cover (Fig. 27).
■ Remove the air filter from the air filter cover (Fig. 28).
NOTE:
Inspect the filter for damage and replace with a new filter if necessary.
■ Clean the air filter with warm soapy water and rinse. Air dry the air filter.
■ Place the air filter back, ensuring that it properly seated onto the air filter cover. Installing the filter
correctly will decrease the chances of engine wear caused by dirt entering the engine (Fig. 29).
■ Replace the air filter cover ensuring the air filter is completely covered (Fig. 30).
■ Turn the air filter knob clockwise to secure the air filter cover.
MAINTENANCE
Fig. 29
Fig. 28
Fig. 27
Fig. 30
Air Filter
Cover
Air Filter
Knob
Air Filter
Cover
Air Filter
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