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Maintenance and care
Exhaust system
Spark Arrestor Screen
Tools required:Cross Head Screwdriver, 3 mm Hex Wrench,
Soft metal brush
Parts required:Spark arrestor screen, Gasket
1. Remove spark plug lead and spark plug.
2. Remove two upper 3 mm hex screws at recoil starter.
3. Remove five engine cover screws and remove cover from
engine.
4. Remove spark arrestor covers, gasket and spark arrestor
screen from muffler. Replace screen if plugged with carbon
deposits.
5. Install spark arrestor screen, gasket, and covers.
6. Loosely reassemble engine cover with five cross head and
two hex head screws.
7. Tighten all screws securely.
8. Install spark plug and spark plug lead.
Cylinder Exhaust Port
1. Spark arrestor screen
3. Spark arrestor cover
2. Gasket
4. Exhaust deflector
IMPORTANT
Carbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engine output
and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checked peri-
odically.
NOTE
When cleaning carbon deposits, be careful not to damage the
catalytic element inside muffler.
IMPORTANT
The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of ex-
cess 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.
