Cylinder Cooling Fins
Maintenance Interval
The cylinder cooling fins should be cleaned after every
25 hours of operation, or once a week, whichever
comes first
Air must flow freely around and through the cylinder
cooling fins to prevent engine overheating. Leaves,
grass, diit and debris buildup on the fins will increase
the operating temperature of the engine, which can
reduce engine performance and shorten engine life.
Cooling Fin Cleaning
1
With the engine at ambient (room) temperature,
loosen the knob and remove the air filter cover.
Air filter Cover
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Knob
2 Twist the high tension lead boot on the spark plug
back and forth a couple of times to loosen the
boot, then pull the boot off of the spark plug
3 Loosen the knob and lift off the cylinder cover
4 Clean all dirt and debris f
r
om the cooling fius and
fiom around the cylinder base
5.
Reinstall the fan cover and the filter cover
Spark Arrester
A
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Muffler· surface becomes hot when
Edger is in operation and remains hot
for some time after the engine is shut
off.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Contact with hot muffler sur
f
aces could
cause a burn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Make sure the muffler is cool before
inspec ting and cleaning the spark
arrester.
Maintenance Interval
•
The
spark a11este1 should be inspected and
cleaned after every 25 hours of use
• Replace the screen if it cannot be thoroughly
cleaned, or if it is damaged
Spark Arrester Maintenance
1
With the engine at ambient (room) temperature,
loosen the knob and remove the aiI cleaner cover
2
Twist the high tension lead boot on the spark plug
back and forth a couple of times to loosen the
boot, then pull the boot off of the spark plug
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