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1. Remove starter and disconnect the throttle cable end from the

A

carburetor.

 

2.Remove the two screws that retain the engine cover. Lift the engine cover (A) from the engine and lay aside.

NOTE

The throttle cable remains assembled to the engine cover (A) and the spark plug lead and grommet remain installed.

IMPORTANT

DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins.

3.Use the wooden stick or brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins.

4.Remove grass and leaves from the starter air intake grid.

NOTE

When installing the engine cover (A), be certain the tab of the metal deflector shield is in the slot of the cover.

EXHAUST SYSTEM

Spark Arrestor Screen

 

 

 

Level 2.

 

 

 

Tools required: 3 mm Allen wrench, Soft metal brush

 

 

 

Parts Required: Screen P/N 14586240630, Gasket Lid P/N 14586642031

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Remove engine cover (A). See “Cleaning Cooling System” pages

 

 

 

C

D

E

20 & 21 for step by step instructions.

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

2.Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder.

3.Remove spark arrestor screen cover (B), screen holder (C), gasket

(D) and screen (E) from muffler body.

4.Clean carbon deposits from screen and muffler components.

5.Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged or has holes burned through.

6.Assemble components in reverse order.

NOTE

When installing the engine cover, be certain the tab of the metal deflector shield is in the slot of the cover.