Product Manual

MAINTENANCE

SPARK ARRESTER MAINTENANCE

It is recommended to inspect and clean the spark arrester after ev-

ery 200 hours of operation.

1. The spark arrester is located outside the muffler. Allow the en-

gine to cool completely before servicing the spark arrester.

2. Remove the screw holding the cover plate which attaches the end

of the spark arrester to the muffler (Fig. 21 - 1).

3. Remove the spark arrester screen.

4. Carefully clean and remove the carbon deposits from the spark

arrester screen with a wire brush.

5. Replace the spark arrester if it is damaged.

6. Position the spark arrester in the muffler and attach with the screw.

Cover Bolt

AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE

Routine maintenance of the air cleaner helps maintain proper air-

flow to the carburetor. Occasionally check that the air cleaner is free

of excessive dirt. The air cleaner should be checked every 50 hours

of use. Refer to Recommended Maintenance Schedule in Fig. 14.

1. Unscrew the cover bolt (Fig. 20) and remove the air cleaner cover.

Remove the air cleaner element from the casing.

2. Check and clean the foam air cleaner element. Good elements

can be washed in soapy water, dried and reused. Wipe off excessive

oil from the air cleaner case. Small amount of oil in the element is

normal and necessary for the engine to work properly. Replace with

Fig. 20

Fig. 21

a new one if the element is damaged.

3. Reinstall the air cleaner element and cover. Secure with the cover bolt.

CAUTION: Running the engine with dirty, damaged or missing air cleaner element will cause the

engine to wear out prematurely.