8.2
Section 8
Disassembly
Figure 8-3. Removing Dipstick from Tube.
Figure 8-6. Removing Blower Housing.
Shut Off Fuel Supply
Drain Oil from Crankcase and Remove Oil
Filter
1. Clean the oil filter and housing area. Remove and
discard the oil filter. See Figure 8-2.
Figure 8-2. Removing Oil Filter.
2. Remove the dipstick and one of the oil drain
plugs.
Figure 8-4. Oil Drain Plug Location.
3. Allow ample time for the oil to drain from the
crankcase.
Remove Muffler
1. Remove the exhaust system and attaching
hardware from the engine.
Remove Cylinder Shrouds and Blower
Housing
1. Remove the top mounting screw and loosen the
two shoulder screws on each side. Lift off the
two cylinder shrouds. See Figure 8-5.
Figure 8-5. Removing Cylinder Shrouds.
2. Remove the four mounting screws and separate
the blower housing from the lower half. See
Figure 8-6.
Cylinder
Shroud
Drain Plug
(Starter Side
Shown)