Spark Arrester Screen Maintenance
If the engine becomes sluggish and low on power, check and clean the spark arrester screen.
WARNING!
Never operate this unit with a damaged or missing muffler or spark arrester! Operating with missing or damaged exhaust components is a fire hazard, and can also damage your hearing!
1.With a 3 mm hex wrench remove the
4 engine cover screws and the engine cover. See Figure 25.
2.With a small flat bladed screwdriver remove the 2 screws holding the spark arrester screen and cover to the muf- fler. See Figure 25.
3.Remove the screen and clean it with a stiff bristle brush.
Exhaust Port Inspection
4.With a 4 mm hex wrench remove the 3 muffler bolts and the muffler. See Figure 25.
5.Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for any carbon buildup.
Engine Cover | Cover |
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Figure 25 | Cover Screws | |
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Replacing the Edger Blade
WARNING!
Always wear gloves when handling the edger blade.
1.Align the hole in holder A with the matching hole in the gearcase and then use the hex wrench to temporarily lock the output shaft.
2.Use the combination wrench to loosen the shaft bolt then remove the output shaft bolt, Holder B and the edger blade from the gearcase.
3.Mount the edger blade and holder B onto the shaft, and then install the bolt guard and shaft bolt (turn bolt counter- clockwise to install). See Figure 26.
4.Align the hole in holder A with the matching hole in the gearcase, and then use the hex wrench to temporarily lock the output shaft. See Figure 26.
5.Use the combination wrench to firmly tighten the shaft bolt. Remove the hex wrench. See Figure 26.
Holder A | Bolt |
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Output Shaft | 26118 |
Bolt |
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Lock the | Edger |
shaft | |
| Blade |
Figure 26 |
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Long Term Storage
Whenever the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer, use the following proce- dures to prepare it for storage:
nClean external parts thoroughly.
nDrain all the fuel from the fuel tank.
IMPORTANT!
All stored fuels should be stabilized with a fuel stabilizer such as 
oil with fuel stabilizer is not used.
nRemove the remaining fuel from the fuel lines and carburetor.
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carburetor for ex- tended periods can cause hard starting and could also lead to increased service and maintenance cost.
1.Prime the primer bulb until no more fuel is passing through.
2.Start and run the engine until it stops running.
3.Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine will no longer start.
nRemove the spark plug and pour about 1/4 ounce of
Slowly pull the recoil starter 2 or 3 times so oil will evenly coat the interior of the engine. Reinstall the spark plug.
nBefore storing the unit, repair or replace any worn or damaged parts.
nRemove the air cleaner element from the carburetor and clean it thoroughly with soap and water. Let dry and reassemble the element.
nStore the unit in a clean,
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