compressed air. DO NOT WASH THE FILTER.
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Ensure that the main filter is installed in the proper position; the bottom characters on
the main filter should face the handle of the unit.
Water Filter
Check and clean the water filter as needed.
STARTER
WARNING:
The Recoil Spring sits in its tensioned position in the Starter Housing
and can fly out and cause injury if handled carelessly. Use care and wear protective glasses
when replacing the Recoil Spring or the Starter Cord.
To replace a broken or worn Starter Cord, do the following:
•
Loosen the Filter Cover and Cylinder Cover.
•
Loosen the bolts that hold the Starter against the Crankcase and lift off the Starter
Unit.
•
Pull the Cord out approximately 12" and lift it out of the cut-out in the Starter Pulley's
periphery. Reset the Recoil Spring by allowing the Pulley to slowly rotate backwards.
•
Loosen the screw in the center of the Starter Pulley and lift off the Pulley.
•
Wind the Cord on the Pulley.
•
Fit the Pulley on the Recoil Spring so the end of the Recoil Spring Hooks on the
Pulley.
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Fit the screw in the center of the Pulley.
•
Thread the Starter Cord through the hole in the Starter Housing and the Starter
Handle.
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Tie a good knot on the end of the Cord.
Tensioning the Recoil Spring
To tension the Recoil Spring, lift the Starter Cord from the cutout on the Pulley and turn the
Pulley clockwise approximately 2 revolutions.
NOTE:
Ensure that the Starter Pulley can be turned at least 1/2 additional revolution when
the Starter Cord is fully extended.
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