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INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT
AND LABELS
• After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean
the unit using a damp cloth with a
mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases engine per-
formance and increases fuel consump-
tion and harmful emissions. Always
clean after every 5 hours of operation.
Button _\
Air Filter Cover "_,_ 4_:_ ,?"_--_b'_
Cleaning the air filter:
1. Clean the cover and the area
around it to keep debris from falling
into the carburetor chamber when
the cover is removed.
NOTE: Move start lever to RUN posi-
tion before opening air filter cover.
2. Open air filter cover by pushing
button (see illustration). Remove
air filter.
NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline
or other flammable solvent. Doing so
can create a fire hazard or produce
harmful evaporative emissions.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Apply a few drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze filter to distribute oil.
6. Replace parts.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better.
Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Igni-
tion timing is fixed, nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder
and discard.
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y
spark plug and tighten securely
with a 3/4 inch socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
To replace fuel filter, drain unit by run-
ning it dry of fuel, then remove fuel
cap/retainer assembly from tank. Pull
filter from tank and remove it from the
fuel line. Install new fuel filter on fuel
line; reinstall parts.
Fuel Filter
Fuel Line
CHECK MUFFLER MOUNTING
SCREWS
Once each year, ensure muffler
mounting screws are secure and tight-
ened properly to prevent damage.
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Mounting Serew
INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
'_ WARNING: The muffler on this
product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer.
As the unit is used, carbon deposits
build up on the muffler and spark ar-
resting screen, and must be removed
to avoid creating a fire hazard or af-
fecting engine performance.
Muffler Cover
Spark
Arresting
Hood
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Screws
Replace the spark arresting screen ev-
ery 50 hours of operation or ifany dam-
age or breaks in the screen are noted.
NOTE: Do not attempt to clean the
spark arresting screen.
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