Echo ES-250 Exhaust System, Cleaning Cylinder Fins, Spark Arrestor Screen, Exhaust Port Cleaning

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MAINTENANCE

ES-250

 

 

Cleaning Cylinder Fins

1.Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover.

2.Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely.

3.Reassemble parts in reverse order.

Exhaust System

Spark Arrestor Screen

Level 2.

Parts Required: Spark Arrestor Screen, Gasket

Carbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engine output and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically.

1.Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover.

2.Remove spark arrestor cover (A), deflector (B), plate (C), gasket (D), and spark arrestor screen (E) from muffler. Replace screen if plugged with carbon deposits.

Note: When cleaning carbon deposits, be careful not to damage the catalytic element inside muffler.

3.Clean carbon deposits from muffler components.

4.Install spark arrestor screen, gasket, plate, deflector, and cover.

5.Loosely reassemble engine cover.

6.Tighten all screws securely.

7.Attach spark plug lead.

Exhaust Port Cleaning

Level 2.

Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield

1.Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover.

2.Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield (B).

3.Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder exhaust port.

E

D

C

B

A

B

A

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