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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
- ALWAYS KEEP THE UNIT CLEAN -
AIR FILTER
Clean before using the unit.
- Close choke. Disengage latch and remove air
cleaner cover.
- Remove air filters (felt and sponge).
- Air filter (flet): Brush off dust lightly or clean with
compressed air.
- Air filter (sponge): Brush off dust lightly or wash
it in a non-inflammable solvent if necessary.
- Soak air filter (sponge) into 2 stroke oil and
squeeze it firmly not to allow remaining oil to
trickle.
- Install the air filter (sponge) into air cleaner cover.
- Install the air filter (felt) into cleaner case.
- Install assembled air clearner cover on cleaner
case with air filter (felt) and engaged latch.
FUEL STRAINER
Check periodically.
- Do not allow dust to enter into fuel tank.
- Clogged strainer will cause difficulty in starting
engine or abnormalities in engine performances.
- Pick up fuel strainer through fuel inlet port with a
piece of steel wire or the like.
- When strainer is dirty, wash it in suitable
cleaning fluid or replace it.
CYLINDER FINS
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Check periodically.
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Clogged fins will result in poor engine cooling.
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Remove dirt and dust from between fins to let
cooling air pass easily.
Cylinder fins
MUFFLER AND EXHAUST PORT (SAM)
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Clean as necessary.
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Carbon deposits in cylinder exhaust port and
muffler will reduce engine output.
- Muffler can be removed by taking off muffler
cover.
- Remove spark arrestor screen from muffler.
- Clean carbon deposits from screen and muffler
components.
- Be careful not to scratch cylinder or piston when
cleaning cylinder exhaust port.
Use non-ferrous plastic or wood.
- Replace spark arrestor screen if it is cracked,
plugged or has holes burned through.
- Inspect gaskets, replace if damaged.
- Assemble components in reverse order.
Latch
Cleaner case
Air filter (felt)
Air cleaner cover
Air filter (sponge)
Fuel strainer
Muffler cover
Lid
Spark arrestor screen
Air intake
