NOTE: Loose spark plug wire terminals can cause sparking. Replace terminal if damaged.

CHECK ENGINE COOLING

WARNING: HOT SURFACES can cause death or serious injury. DO NOT TOUCH parts which are hot from operation. ALWAYS allow parts to cool.

To prevent overheating, air must circulate freely around the cooling fins, cylinder head and block.

Every 100 hours of operation or yearly (more often if conditions require) remove blower housing and clean cooling fins. See engine manual for instructions.

CHECK MUFFLER

Check muffler for debris, cracks, wear, or other damage.

CAUTION: Replace worn out mufflers immediately. Continued use could result in fire or explosion.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding.

SERVICE POSITION

Put unit into service position for easy access to underneath the deck.

CAUTION: Avoid fuel spills. Follow steps below to help prevent fuel spills. If fuel leaks into air cleaner, replace air cleaner. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.

1.Place unit on a flat, level surface.

2.Remove fuel cap, place a piece of plastic bag over the opening and tighten cap securely.

3.Adjust handlebar forward to service position and secure (Figure 8).

4.Tip unit onto left side, opposite the discharge opening.Make sure unit is secure and will not tip over.

IMPORTANT: Remove plastic from fuel cap after unit is upright and service is complete.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 8

 

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HANDLEBAR HEIGHT

To adjust (Figure 9):1.Place a hole at the bottom of the braces over the pins on the bracket.PinHole

Figure 9

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