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M
ANUAL
Cylinder Exhaust Port
Level 3.
IMPORTANT
The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess
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.
3. Remove spark arrestor covers (A, B), gasket (C), and spark arrestor
screen (D) from muffler. Replace screen if plugged with carbon
deposits.
NOTE
When cleaning carbon deposit, be careful not to damage the
catalytic element inside muffler.
4. Install spark arrestor screen, gasket, and covers.
5. Loosely reassemble engine cover then recoil starter and side
handle.
6. Tighten all screws securely.
C
B
A
D
SHREDDER
BLADE
Level 1.
WARNING
DANGER
Never remove vacuum tube or open fan guard when SHRED ‘N’
VAC
®
is running or serious personal injury may result. Always wear
heavy-duty work gloves when working in shredder blade area.
1. With engine stopped, remove spark plug wire, loosen clamp and
pull vacuum tube from unit.
2. Remove accumulated debris from blade and inspect for damage.
IMPORTANT
Do not operate SHRED ‘N’ VAC
®
if shredder blade is damaged or
broken. Return unit to Echo Dealer for service.
3. Install vacuum tube. Refer to “Install Vacuum Tube and Bag
Assembly” (page 9) in assembly section for correct assembly
procedures.
