Spark Arrester; Exhaust Muffler; General Cleaning And Tightening - Maruyama BL9000-GT Manual Del Proprietário

SPARK ARRESTER

POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Muffler surface becomes hot when Backpack
Blower is in operation and remains hot for some
time after the engine is shut off.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Contact with hot muffler surfaces could cause a
burn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Make sure the muffler is cool before inspecting
and cleaning the spark arrester.
Maintenance Interval
• The spark arrester should be inspected and cleaned after
every 25 hours of use.
• Replace the screen if it cannot be thoroughly cleaned, or
if it is damaged.
Spark Arrester Maintenance
1. With the engine at ambient (room) temperature, loosen
the knob and remove the air cleaner cover (see Cooling
Fin Cleaning).
2. Remove the screw from the muffler.
SCREW
SCREW
3. Take the spark arrester out of the muffler, and then
clean by brushing it.
4. Return the spark arrester to the muffler.
5. Tighten the screw securely.
GUARD
When air flow has dropped down during operation, stop the
engine and inspect the intake guard for blocking by debris.
Cleaning debris from intake guard.
Never use the blower without the GUARD of the blower.
Before each use, check that the GUARD is attached in
place and is free from any damage.
SPARK
ARRESTER
English-12

EXHAUST MUFFLER

Maintenance Interval
The muffler should be inspected and cleaned after each
100 hours of use.
Muffler Maintenance
1. With the engine at ambient (room) temperature, loosen
the knob at air cleaner cover.
2. Remove the five screws retaining the top cover, then
remove the top cover. (See cooling fin cleaning.)
3. Remove the spark arrester (see spark arrester
maintenance). Clean the muffler with a stiff brush.
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to allow any dirt or debris
to fall into the exhaust port, as this can cause engine
damage.
4. Reinstall the spark arrester and tail onto the muffler,
then reinstall and tighten the four screws. (See spark
arrester maintenance)
5. Reinstall the top cover and the cleaner cover.

GENERAL CLEANING AND TIGHTENING

POTENTIAL HAZARD
• When engine is running, fan is rotating and other
parts are moving.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Contact with rotating fan or other moving parts
could cause serious personal injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Always turn off your Backpack Blower before
you clean or perform any maintenance on it.
The MARUYAMA Backpack Blower will provide maximum
performance for many hours, if it is maintained properly.
Good maintenance includes regular checking of all
fasteners for correct tightness, and cleaning the entire
machine. Contact an authorized MARUYAMA dealer for
additional maintenance suggestions.
GUARD