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.

CHECK CHAIN BRAKE

See CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION section.

CLEAN AIR FILTER

CAUTION: Do not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire hazard or producing harmful evaporative emissions.

Cleaning the air filter:

A dirty air filter decreases the life and perfor- mance of the engine and increases fuel con- sumption and harmful emissions. Always clean your air filter after 10 tanks of fuel or 5 hours of operation, whichever comes first. Clean more frequently in dusty conditions. A used air filter can never be completely cleaned. It is advisable to replace your air fil- ter with a new one after every 50 hours of op- eration, or annually, whichever comes first.

1.Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.

2.Remove cylinder cover.

3.Remove air filter cover and air filter.

4.Clean the air filter using hot soapy water. Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry com- pletely before reinstalling.

5.Reinstall air filter and air filter cover.

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

Cylinder

Air FilterCover

Cover

Air Filter

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN

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 if breaks occur.

Spark Exhaust

Arresting Outlet

Screen Cover

Nut

Muffler

CLEANING THE SPARK ARREST- ING SCREEN

Cleaning is required every 25 hours of op- eration or annually, whichever comes first.

1.Loosen and remove the nut from the ex- haust outlet cover.

2.Remove the exhaust oulet cover.

3.Remove spark arresting screen. Handle screen carefully to prevent damage.

4.Clean the spark arresting screen gently with a wire brush. Replace screen if breaks are found.

5.Replace any broken or cracked muffler parts.

6.Reinstall spark arresting screen, exhaust outlet cover, and nut. Tighten nut securely.

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

The spark plug should be replaced each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Ignition timing is fixed and non- adjustable.

NOTE: This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES--002.

1.Loosen 3 screws on cylinder cover.

2.Remove the cylinder cover.

3.Pull off the spark plug boot.

4.Remove spark plug from cylinder and discard.

5.Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 3/4 inch (19 mm) socket wrench. Spark plug gap should be 0.025 inch (0,6 mm).

6.Reinstall the spark plug boot.

7.Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws. Tighten securely.

Cylinder

Cover

Spark

Plug Boot

Spark

Plug

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