Echo EDR-260 CLEANING CYLINDER FINS, CLEANING SILENCER AND EXHAUST PORT, Exhaust Port Cleaning, (Check Periodically), (Check Periodically)

Cylinder fins

Silencer cover Silencer

A

B

CLEANING CYLINDER FINS

(Check Periodically)

NOTE

Clogged fins will cause poor engine cooling.

1.Carefully remove housing and clean dirt and dust from fins.

2.Reinstall housing.

CLEANING SILENCER AND EXHAUST PORT

(Check Periodically)

1.Carefully remove housing halves.

2.Remove and disassemble silencer.

NOTE

Be careful not to scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the cylinder exhaust port.

3.Clean deposits from cylinder exhaust port and silencer.

Exhaust Port Cleaning

Level 2.

Tools required: 4 mm Hex Wrench, Wood or plastic scraper

Parts Required:As needed: Heat Shield

1.Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (2 screws).

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.

IMPORTANT

Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port.

Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust port. Do not allow carbon particles to enter the cylinder.

4.Inspect heat shield, and replace if damaged.

5.Install heat shield and muffler.

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