WARNING: Avoid touching muffler unless engine and muffler are cold. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Various adjust- ments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

SSpark Plug Boot S Air Filter

S Housing Screws

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for re- placement of damaged or worn parts.

SON/STOP Switch -- Ensure ON/STOP switch functions properly by moving the switch to the STOP position. Make sure engine stops; then

restart engine and continue.

SFuel Tank -- Do not use unit if fuel tank shows signs of damage or leaks.

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS

S After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter- gent.

SWipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

CLEAN AIR FILTER

Air Filter

Air Filter Cover

Cleaning the air filter:

A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Always clean or replace air filter after every 20 hours of operation or yearly, whichever comes first.

NOTE: To avoid damage, do not wash the paper air filter with water. Do not use pressur- ized air to clean or dry the air filter. Always re- place a damaged air filter.

1.Clean the cover and the area around it to keep debris from falling into the carbure- tor chamber when the cover is removed.

2.Remove parts as illustrated.

3.Clean the air filter by gently tapping to re- move dust and debris.

4.Replace parts.

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN

WARNING: The muffler on this prod- uct contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.

WARNING: Avoid touching muffler unless engine and muffler are cold. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

As the unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arresting screen, and must be removed to avoid creating a fire hazard or affecting engine performance.

Replace the spark arresting screen every 50 hours of operation or if any damage or breaks in the screen are noted.

NOTE: Do not attempt to clean the spark ar- resting screen.

1.Loosen and remove two screws from the heat shield. Remove the heat shield.

2.Loosen and remove both muffler screws and the muffler from the unit.

Screws

Heat shield

Muffler

Screws

3. Remove the spark arresting screen.

Spark

Arresting

Screen

Muffler with catalyst

4.Install new spark arresting screen.

5.Reinstall muffler and both muffler screws. Tighten screws securely.

6.Reinstall heat shield and two screws. Tighten screws securely.

NOTE: If any part of the muffler is cracked, broken or damaged, we recommend that the muffler be replaced.

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BP406 specifications

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