Use and Care Manual

3. Loosen the oil drain bolt to let the oil drain out. Be careful not to
allow oil to get on the fuel tank or other parts.
NOTICE: Be careful not to lose the gasket (aluminum washer).
Put the oil drain bolt in a location where it does not get dirt.
4. Remove the oil cap. (Removing the oil cap allows the oil to drain
easily.)
NOTICE: Be sure to set the oil cap down in a location where it
does not get dirt.
5. As the level of the oil being drained decreases, tilt the blower
over on to the side with the drain so that the oil will completely drain
out.
6. After the oil has completely drained out, tighten the oil drain bolt
securely. If the bolt is not tightly fastened, it may result in oil leakage.
NOTICE: Do not forget to put the gasket (aluminum washer)
back on when reattaching the drain plug.
7. Pour approximately 220 ml (7.4  oz) oil into the oil rell port up
to the upper limit of the oil gauge.
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► 1. Oil gauge 2. Upper limit mark 3. 100 ml (3.4  oz)level 4. Lower
limit mark
8. After lling with oil, tighten the oil cap securely to prevent oil
leaks.
NOTICE: Do not forget to put the oil cap gasket back on when
reattaching the oil cap.
Cleaning of air cleaner
WARNING: INFLAMMABLES STRICTLY PROHIBITED
Interval of Cleaning and Inspection
Daily (every 10 operating hours)
Cleaning procedure
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► 1. Knob bolts 2. Air cleaner cover 3. Element 4. Breather
1. Loosen the knob bolts.
2. Remove the air cleaner cover.
3. Remove the element and clean off any dirt from the element with
a cloth or air blow. Replace the element with a new one if it is dam-
aged or very dirty.
NOTE: The element is a dry type and should not get wet. Never
wash with water.
4. Wipe off any oil around the breather with a rag or cloth.
5. Install the element in the air cleaner case.
6. Attach the air cleaner cover and tighten the knob bolts.
NOTICE: Clean the element several times a day, if excessive
dust adheres to it due to dusty environment.
NOTICE: If operation continues with the element remaining
not cleared of oil, oil in the air cleaner may fall outside, result-
ing in oil contamination.
Checking the spark plug
CAUTION: Do not touch the spark plug while the engine is
running. Otherwise electrical shock may result.
CAUTION: Set the stop control lever/stop switch to OFF
“O” position.
CAUTION: Check the spark plug cord regularly. If it is dam-
aged or torn, replace it. Otherwise electrical shock may result.
NOTICE: When removing the spark plug, clean the spark plug
and cylinder head rst, so that no dirt, sand, etc will enter the
cylinder.
NOTICE: Remove the spark plug after the engine has cooled
down in order to avoid damaging the threaded hole in the
cylinder.
NOTICE: Install the spark plug properly into the threaded
hole. If installed at an angle, the threaded hole in the cylinder will
get damaged.
1. To open the plug cover, lift it and make a half turn of it.
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► 1. Plug cover
2. Use the box wrench provided as an standard accessory to
remove and install the spark plug.
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