6.
Reinstall the spark arrester and tail
onto the muffler, then reinstall and
tighten the two screws. The hole of tail
must be located in left (refer to the pic-
ture.)
7.
Reinstall the topcover and the cleaner
cover.
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EXHAUST MUFFLER
Maintenance Interval
The muffler should be inspected and cleaned after each 100 hours of use.
Muffler Maintenance
1.
With the engine at ambient (room) temperature, loosen the knob and remove the air cleaner
cover (See cooling fin cleaning.).
2.
Twist the high tension lead boot on spark plug back and forth a couple of times to loosen the
boot, then pull the boot of the spark plug.
3.
Remove the four screws, and remove the topcover (see Cooling fin cleaning).
4.
Remove the spark arrester (see spark arrester maintenance). Clean the muffler with a stiff
brush.
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to allow any dirt or debris to fall into the exhaust port, as this
can cause engine damage.
5. Reinstall the spark arrester and tail onto the muffler, then reinstall and tighten the two
screws.The hole of tail must be located in left. (see spark arrester maintenance)
6. Reinstall the top cover and the cleaner cover.
AIR INTAKE SCREEN
Maintenance Interval
The air intake screen should be cleaned
and inspected each time Handheld Blower
is used and when air flow dropped down
during operation.
Air Intake Screen Cleaning
Clean all dirt and debris from the air intake
screen.
Air Intake Screen
Knob
Hole of Tail
WARNING
• Never use the handheld Blower without the air intake screen. Before starting the engine,
check the knob is securely tightened and no damage.
