1.Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A).
2.Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder.
3.Remove spark arrestor screen cover (B), gasket (C) and screen (D) from muffler body.
NOTE
When cleaning carbon deposit, be careful not to damage the catalytic element inside muffler.
4.Clean carbon deposits from muffler components.
5.Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged, or has holes burned through.
6.Assemble components in reverse order.
Exhaust Port Cleaning
Level 2.
Tools required: 4 mm Hex Wrench, 8 mm Open End Wrench, Wood or plastic scraper
Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield
1.Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover (2 screws).
2.Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A), heat shield
(B), and eyeplate (C).
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, muffler, and eyeplate.
6.Tighten muffler mounting bolts (or nuts) to
7.Install muffler cover and attach spark plug lead.
8.Start engine, and warm to operating temperature.
9.Stop engine, and
A
C
DB
A
B
C