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WARNING: Running the engine with a dirty, damaged or missing air filter element can result in
danger to the operator and cause the engine to wear out prematurely.
Check every 50 hours of operation (refer to Fig. 9 - Recommended Maintenance Schedule).
Routine maintenance of the air filter helps maintain proper airflow to the carburetor. The air filter should be
free of excessive dirt.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
To inspect and clean the air filter:
1. Undo the two screws (Fig. 11 - 1) holding the air cleaner
cover in place using a Phillips head screwdriver (not included).
2. Wear gloves; air filter is oily. Remove the air filter element.
Wipe any dirt from inside of the air filter casing.
3. Wash the element in warm soapy water. Squeeze it thor-
oughly dry in a clean cloth.
4. If the air filter element has been damaged, replace with a
new one. Replacement air filters can be ordered from wen-
MAINTENANCE
products.com by searching the Part No. 56105-079.
5. Saturate the element in clean engine oil and squeeze off excess oil in a clean absorbent cloth. Drip the
sponge-like element in clean engine oil (meeting the requirements specified on page 10), squeeze out extra
oil and reinsert into the casing. NOTE: A small amount of oil in the element is necessary for the engine to
work properly.
6. Attach the air cleaner cover with the 2 screws.
Inspect and clean the spark arrestor every 200 hours of operation (refer to Maintenance Schedule).
The spark arrester is located outside the muffler, which gets very hot during operation. Allow the engine to
cool completely before servicing the spark arrester. To inspect and clean the spark arrester:
SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE
1. Remove the screw that secures the spark arrestor to the muffler.
2. Remove the spark arrestor screen (Fig. 12 - 1).
3. Carefully clean and remove the carbon deposits from the spark
arrestor screen with a wire brush. Replace the spark arrestor if it is
damaged.
4. Reinstall the spark arrestor in the muffler and secure it in place
with the screw.
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Fig. 11
Fig. 12
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