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Cleaning Cylinder Fins
1. Disconnect spark plug lead from spark plug and remove spark
plug.
2. Remove 3 screws (A) from starter assembly and remove starter.
WARNING
DANGER
The starter assembly contains a powerful spring that may have
stored energy. DO NOT disassemble starter. Disassembly of starter
may result in serious personal injury.
3. Remove (4) engine cover screws (B).
4. Remove (4) starter base screws (C).
5. Remove engine cover and starter base.
NOTE
Upper lip of starter base fits behind engine cover screw holes. Guide
starter base opening over starter pawl assembly (D), and remove
base and cover together.
6. Install spark plug to prevent dirt and debris from entering engine.
7. Cover starter pawl assembly (D) and starter assembly with a clean
rag to protect from dirt and debris during cleaning.
8. Clean cylinder fins (E) to allow cooling air to pass freely.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins.
9. Clean air intake grid area (F).
A
B
C
C
D
E
F
