INSPECT
AND CLEAN
UNIT AND
DECALS
• After each use, inspect complete
unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN
AIR FILTER
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Air Filter
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Cover
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Screws
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Air Filter
Cleaning
the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases
engine perform-
ance and increases
fuel consumption
and
harmful emissions.
Always clean or replace
air filter after every 5 hours of operation
or
yearly, whichever
comes first.
1. Clean the cover and the area around it to
keep debris from falling into the carburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.
2. Remove parts as illustrated.
NOTE:
Do not clean filter in gasoline orother
flammable
solvent. Doing so can create a fire
hazard or produce harmful evaporative
emis-
sions.
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. Ignition timing is
fixed, nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-
card.
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 running it dry
of fuel, then remove fuel cap/retainer
assem-
bly from tank. Pull filter from tank and remove
it from the fuel line. Install new fuel filter on fuel
line; reinstall parts.
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Fuel Filter
CHECK
MUFFLER
MOUNTING
SCREWS
Once each year, ensure
muffler
mounting
screws are secure and tightened
properly to
prevent damage.
Mounting
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Screw
Muffler..._.,,g_Lz=_Cover
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1. Loosen and remove the 2 screws from the
muffler cover.
2. Remove the muffler cover.
3. Tighten the 2 muffler mounting screws se-
curely.
4. Reinstall
muffler
cover
and 2 screws.
Tighten securely.
INSPECT
MUFFLER
AND
SPARK
ARRESTING
SCREEN
_, WARNING:
The muffler on this prod-
uct 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 arresting
screen,
and must be removed to avoid creating a fire
hazard or affecting engine performance.
VIEW OF MUFFLER
screen
Exhaust
DiverterX
Replace the spark arresting screen every 50
hours of operation or if any damage or breaks
in the screen are noted.
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