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Spark Arrester Maintenance
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Allow it to cool before proceeding.
CAUTION:
The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to maintain its
efficiency. Clean the spark arrester as follows:
➢
Loosen the screw by the exhaust port of the muffler and remove the spark
arrester.
➢
Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen.
Inspect the screen for breaks or tears and replace it if necessary.
➢
Install the spark arrester in the reverse order of removal.
Air Filter Service (see Figure 2)
➢
Remove the air filter outside cover (Q). Be careful to prevent dirt
and debris from falling into the air filter assembly.
➢
Separate the air filter over (Q) from the air filter housing (R).
➢
Inspect the air filter element. Clean dirty air filter with warm water
and mild soap. Allow air filter to dry thoroughly before re-
installation.
Note: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean
the filter.
Pressurized air can damage the filter and solvents will
dissolve the filter.
➢
Re-install the air filter element and cover.
Draining the Oil
CAUTION
Used oil is a hazardous waste product and must be disposed of properly.
Do not discard with household waste. Check with your local authorities, service center,
or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facilities.
WARNING:
Before draining the oil from the oil drain plug, the fuel tank must be
empty; otherwise, fuel may leak out and result in fire or explosion. To empty the fuel
tank, run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
Use the Oil Drain Plug to drain the oil (See Figure 3):
➢
Remove the oil dipstick (K)
➢
Please an approved container below the oil drain plug.
➢
Remove the oil drain plug (L) and allow oil to the drain
into the approved container.
➢
When fully drained, re-install oil drain plug (k) and wrench
tighten.
CAUTION: Refill oil before next use
(See
Operation-Oil
).
Operating the engine without sufficient oil will damage the engine and void the warranty.
K
L
R
Q
Figure 2
Figure 3
