6. Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached
to the product. Tighten the screws (D) to 10–12
Nm, and tighten the screws (E) to 6–8 Nm.
To examine the air intake screen
A clogged air intake screen decreases the blow force
and increases the temperature of the engine. An
increased temperature can result in engine failure.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect the spark plug cable.
3. Examine the air intake screen for damages.
Make sure that the air intake screen is attached
correctly with clips and straps.
4. Remove dirt, leaves and unwanted materials
from the air intake screen.
To clean the air filter
Clean the air filter regularly from dirt and dust. This
prevents carburetor malfunctions, start problems,
loss of engine power, wear to engine parts and more
fuel consumption than usual. Clean the air filter at
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D
E
an interval of 40 hours of operation or less if the
operation conditions are heavy.
1. Loosen the fasteners that holds the air filter
cover in position.
2. Remove the air filter cover (A).
3. Remove the foam filter (B) from the air filter
cover.
4. Remove the paper filter (C) from the filter frame.
5. Replace the paper filter.
6. Clean the foam filter with warm soap water.
Note:
An air filter that is used for a long time
cannot be fully cleaned. Replace the air filter
regularly and always replace a damaged air filter.
7. Make sure that the foam filter is dry.
8. Clean the inner surface of the air filter cover with
a brush.
9. Put the foam filter in the air filter cover. Make
sure that the foam filter side with the word UP
faces the air filter cover.
10. Install the air filter cover and fasteners.
A
B
C
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