SWipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

CLEAN 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 5 hours of operation or yearly, whichever comes first.

CHECK MUFFLER MOUNTING SCREWS

Once each year, ensure muffler mounting screws are tightened securely to prevent damage.

Air Filter

Cover

Button

Muffler

Mounting

Screw

Air Filter

Cleaning the air filter:

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

NOTE: Move choke lever to RUN position before opening air filter cover.

2.Open air filter cover by pushing button (see illustration). Remove air filter.

NOTE: Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent. Doing so can create a fire hazard or produce harmful evaporative emis- sions.

3.Wash the filter in soap and water.

4.Allow filter to dry.

5.Apply a few drops of oil to the filter; squeeze filter to distribute oil.

6.Replace parts.

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plug each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Set spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni- tion timing is fixed, nonadjustable.

1.Twist, then pull off spark plug boot.

2.Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis- card.

3.Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch (19 mm) socket wrench.

4.Reinstall the spark plug boot.

REPLACE FUEL FILTER

To replace fuel filter, drain unit by running it dry of fuel, then remove fuel cap/retainer assem- bly from tank. Pull filter from tank and remove it from the fuel line. Install new fuel filter on fuel line; reinstall parts.

Fuel Filter

Fuel Line

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN

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

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.

Muffler Cover

Spark

 

Arresting

 

Screen

 

Hood

 

Screws

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.Remove 3 screws from muffler cover. Remove muffler cover.

2.Loosen and remove 4 screws from the muffler hood.

3.Remove the muffler hood and spark arrest- ing screen.

4.Install new spark arresting screen.

5.Reinstall muffler hood and 4 screws. Tight- en screws securely.

6.Reinstall muffler cover and 3 screws. Tighten securely.

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

CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT

The carburetor has been carefully set at the factory. Adjustments may be necessary if you notice any of the following conditions:

S Engine will not idle when the throttle is re- leased.

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545186830, SM210VS specifications

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