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XHAUST FILTER CLEANING AND INSPECTION
Pinch the exhaust filter and strike it lightly
with a finger, to remove carbon deposits.
Be careful not to strike it too hard. The
exhaust filter must be free of breaks and
holes. If it is damaged or fouled excessively,
have it serviced by your service center
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PARK ARRESTER CLEANING AND INSPECTION
1.
Use a brush to remove carbon
deposits from the spark arrester
screen. Be careful to avoid damaging
the screen. The spark arrester must be
free of breaks and holes. Replace the
spark arrester if it is damaged.
2.
Install the exhaust filter and spark
arrester in the reverse order of
disassembly. When you install the
spark arrester, the spark arrester’s outlet must point to the side opposite the spark plug.
3.
Install the top cover and tighten the 5mm hex bolt securely.
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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
ENGINE WILL NOT START
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
1.Check control positions
Choke opened.
Move lever to CLOSED position
unless the engine is warm.
Engine switch OFF (on the
equipment).
Turn engine switch to ON
position.
2.Check fuel
Out of fuel.
Refuel (FIG. 5)
Bad fuel; engine stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(FIG. 13) .Refuel with fresh
gasoline (FIG. 5)
3.Remove and inspect spark plug
Spark plug faulty, fouled or
improperly gapped.
Gap or replace spark plug (FIG.
11)
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine).
Allow the spark plug to dry.
After drying, install the spark
plug and start the engine (FIG.
10)
4.Take engine to an authorized
servicing dealer
Fuel filter restricted, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
ENGINE LACKS POWER
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
1.Check air filter
Filter element restricted.
Clean or replace filter element
(FIG. 9)
2.Check fuel
Bad fuel; engine stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline.
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
(FIG. 13) .Refuel with fresh
gasoline (FIG. 5)
3. Take engine to an authorized
servicing dealer
Fuel filter restricted, carburetor
malfunction, ignition
malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary.
