Replacement Part List

16
Maintenance
Replacing the Spark Arrestor
See Figure 9.
NOTICE:
The spark arrestor on this product has not been
evaluated by the USDA Forest Service and
cannot be used on U.S. forest lands. In addition,
product users must comply with Federal, State,
and local re prevention regulations. Check
with appropriate authorities. Contact customer
service to purchase a replacement spark arrestor.
WARNING:
Stop engine, remove spark plug boot, and allow
engine and mufer to cool before replacing
the spark arrestor. Contact with a hot mufer
or engine could cause burns or other serious
personal injuries.
Note: Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and
amount of lubricant used, and/or your operating conditions,
the exhaust port, mufer, and/or spark arrestor screen may
become blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a power
loss with your gas powered tool, you may need to remove
7. Rinse the air lter and let it dry completely.
8. Work two drops of oil into the air lter.
9. Replace the air lter (ts only one way).
10. Replace the air lter cover.
11. Tighten the air lter cover by turning the knob clock-
wise.
12. Replace the spark plug boot.
Note: Replace the air lter as indicated by the maintenance
schedule.
Figure 9
Spark
Arrestor
Plate
Muffler
Cover
Muffler
Gasket
Screw(s)
Screw(s)
Cover
Screw(s)
Muffler
Air Filter
Air Filter
Cover
Knob
Figure 8
these deposits to restore performance. We highly recom-
mend that only qualied service technicians perform this
service.
The spark arrester may need to be cleaned or replaced
replaced after repeated use. If replacement is necessary, use
Toro part number 000998216.
To replace the spark arrester:
1. Remove the ve screws that hold the cover.
Note: Removing these screws requires the use of a T20
and T25 torx screwdriver.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Remove the two screws holding the mufer assembly in
place.
4. Remove the mufer assembly and mufer gasket. It
may be necessary to work the mufer assembly free
from the mufer gasket.
5. Separate the mufer cover from the mufer.
6. Remove the three screws that hold the plates on the
mufer.
7. Remove the spark arrester.
8. Replace the old spark arrester with the new one.
9. Reassemble the mufer by reinstalling the plates and
tightening the three screws [torque to 7 in.lb (0.79 Nm)
minimum, 13 in.lb. (1.46 Nm) maximum].
10. Reassemble the mufer and mufer cover and attach to
the mufer gasket with the two screws.
11. Reinsert the mufer assembly and tighten two screws to
engine [torque to 60 in.lb (6.78 Nm) minimum, 80 in.lb.
(9.04 Nm) maximum].
12. Reinstall the cover on the tool and fasten with the ve
screws [torque to 16 in.lb. (1.81 Nm) minimum,
22 in.lb. (2.49 Nm) maximum].
Note: Do not overtighten screws.