CLEAN
AIR
FILTER
-_,._
Air
Fi_ter
Cover
Screws
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 or other
flammable
solvent.
Doing so can create a fire
hazard or produce
harmful evaporative
emis-
sions.
3. Wash the filter h_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 (0.6 mm). Igni-
tion timing is fixed, nonadjustable.
1. Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark p_ug from cylinder and dis-
card.
3. Replace
with
Champion
RCJ-6Y
spark
plug and tighten securely
with a 3/4 inch
(19 mm) 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.
Fuel Filter
CHECK
MUFFLER
MOUNTING
SCREWS
Once
each year,
ensure
muffler
mounting
screws
are secure and tightened
properly
to
prevent damage.
Mounting
Screw
Muffler Cover
Holes
Screws
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.
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENTS
There is no screw for idle adjustment
on your
blower.
The throttle
lever is used to control
engine
speed.
The
throttle
lever
can
be
placed in one of four positions:
STOP, IDLE
or -_mF, FULLTHROTTLE
or '_,
and one
intermittent
position.
If your engine will not run
properly
or you
require
further
assistance,
contact
an authorized
service
dealer
or call
1-800-554-6723.
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="=WARNING:
Perform
the
following
steps after each use:
• Allow engine to cool,
and secure
the unit
before storing or transporting.
• Store unit and fuel in aweII ventilated
area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks
or
open flames
from water
heaters,
electric
motors or switches,
furnaces,
etc.
• Store unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally
cause injury.
• Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL
STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:
• Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage.
• Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external
metal surfaces.
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