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Spark Arrester Screen Maintenance
If the engine becomes sluggish and
low on power, check and clean the
spark arrester screen.
WARNING!
Never operate the unit with a
damage or missing muffler or
spark arrester! Operating with
a missing or damaged spark
arrester is a fire hazard and could
also damage your hearing.
1. With a 3 mm hex wrench remove
the 4 engine cover screws and the
engine cover. See Figure 34.
2. With a 4 mm hex wrench remove
the 3 muffler bolts and the muffler.
See Figure 34.
3. With a small flat bladed
screwdriver remove the 2 screws
holding the spark arrester screen
and cover to the muffler.
See Figure 34.
4. Remove the screen and clean it
with a stiff bristle brush.
5. Inspect the cylinder exhaust port
for any carbon buildup.
IMPORTANT!
If you note excessive carbon
buildup, consult with an authorized
Shindaiwa servicing dealer.
6. Reassemble the spark arrester,
muffler and engine cover in the
reverse order of disassembly.
Engine Cover
Screws
Cover
Muffler
Muffler
Gasket
Cover
Screws
Spark
Arrester
Cover
Spark
Arrester
Screen
Muffler
Bolts
Figure 34