3. Remove the screw that holds the spark arrestor
screen.
4. Clean the spark arrestor screen if it is blocked or
replace it if it is damaged.
CAUTION:
must be replaced if it is damaged. Do not
use a product without, or with a broken,
spark arrestor screen if you must have a
spark arrestor screen in your area. Obey
local regulations and maintenance
instructions.
CAUTION:
is frequently blocked it can be a sign that the
performance of the catalytic converter is
decreased. Turn to your servicing dealer to
examine the muffler. A blocked spark
arrestor screen will cause overheating and
result in damage to the cylinder and piston.
To clean the cooling system
The product has a cooling system to keep the operation
temperature as low as possible.
CAUTION:
system makes the product too hot which
causes damage to the piston and cylinder.
The cooling system has the components that follow:
•
Air intake on the starter.
•
Flywheel fins on the flywheel.
•
Cooling fins on the cylinder.
•
Cylinder cover (points cool air over the cylinder).
•
Muffler cover.
•
Muffler plate.
•
Clean the components of the cooling system with a
brush weekly or more frequently in rougher
conditions.
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The spark arrestor screen
If the spark arrestor screen
A dirty or blocked cooling
To examine the spark plug
CAUTION:
recommended spark plug type. Incorrect
spark plug type can cause damage to the
product.
•
Examine the spark plug if the engine is low on
power, is not easy to start or does not operate
correctly at idle speed.
•
To decrease the risk of unwanted material on the
spark plug electrodes, obey these instructions:
a) Make sure that the idle speed is correctly
adjusted.
b) Make sure that the fuel mixture is correct.
c) Make sure that the air filter is clean.
•
If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and make sure that
the electrode gap is correct, refer to
on page 17 .
•
Replace the spark plug if it is necessary.
Air filter
Remove dust and dirt from the air filter to keep it clean
and prevent these problems:
•
Carburetor malfunctions.
•
Problems when you start the product.
•
Loss of engine power.
•
Increased wear to engine parts.
•
Too much fuel consumption.
To clean the air filter
CAUTION:
very dirty or soaked with fuel must always be
replaced.
If you use an air filter for a long time it cannot be fully
cleaned. Replace the air filter with a new one at regular
intervals.
Always use the
Technical data
An air filter that is damaged,
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