Service Manual

2. If necessary, remove the screw securing the

cover to the engine stand.

3. If the unit is equipped with an ignition switch in-

stalled in the cover, disconnect the switch

leads.

Remove Air Filter

Two basic air filter styles are used on trimmer and

cultivator engines: A “round” air filter with a choke

“knob”, or a “square” air filter with choke “lever”. A

“square” air filter cover is also used on blowers &

blower/vacs.

Use the following procedures to remove the air filter

cover and element. Service the element as in-

structed in Part 1 — General Information.

Round Air Filter—Trimmers And Cultivators

1. Remove screws securing the air filter

cover/choke assembly. Remove air filter

cover/choke assembly from carburetor

mount.

2. Remove the air filter element from the air filter

cover/choke assembly.

DISASSEMBLE MAJOR

COMPONENTS (cont.)

2.6081.019

2.6081.020

2.6081.021

DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, & REPAIR

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