MAINTENANCE AND CARE

- ALWAYS KEEP THE UNIT CLEAN -

Air filter

Cover

AIR FILTER

∙Clean before using the unit.

-Remove the cover. (for air filter and carburetor)

-Take off the air filter.

-Brush off dust lightly or wash it in suitable cleaning fluid.

-When you wash it in a solvent, dry it completely before putting back in place.

Fuel strainer

Muffler cover

Lid

Screen

FUEL STRAINER

∙Check periodically.

-Do not allow dust to enter into fuel tank.

-Clogged strainer will cause difficulty in starting engine or abnormalities in engine performances.

-Pick up fuel strainer through fuel inlet port with a piece of steel wire or the like.

-When strainer is dirty, wash it in suitable cleaning fluid or replace it.

MUFFLER AND EXHAUST PORT (SAM)

∙Clean as necessary.

∙Carbon deposits in cylinder exhaust port and muffler will reduce engine output.

-Muffler can be removed by taking off muffler cover.

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

Use non-ferrous plastic or wood.

∙Check loose nuts and screws on the muffler part before every use.

Retighten them firmly if necessary.

CYLINDER FINS

∙Check periodically.

∙Clogged fins will result in poor engine cooling.

∙Remove dirt and dust from between fins to let cooling air pass easily.

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