Exhaust System

WARNING!

This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spark arrester or muffler. Make sure the muffler is well secured and in good condition. A worn or damaged muffler is a fire hazard and may also cause hearing loss.

If the engine becomes sluggish and low on power, check and clean the spark arrester screen.

1.Loosen the knob of the spark plug cover and remove the cover.

2.Remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug.

3.Loosen the four 5 mm bolts located at the top of the recoil starter housing and remove the cover.

4.Loosen the 5 mm bolt located at the top of the cylinder cover and two 4 mm bolts located at the bottom of the cylinder cover and remove cover.

5.Loosen three 5 mm muffler cover bolts and remove the muffler cover.

6.Remove muffler gasket bolt.

7.Loosen two 4 mm screws from the muffler cover.

8.Remove two 4 mm screws from the top tail plate and remove tail plate.

9.Remove the spark arrester screen and clean with a stiff bristle brush.

10.Remove the muffler from the engine and inspect the cylinder exhaust port for carbon buildup.

11.Reassemble the muffler in the reverse order of disassembly

IMPORTANT!

If you note excessive carbon buildup, consult your servicing dealer.

Muffler plate screws

Top tail plate

Spark arrester screen

 

 

Muffler cover

Lower tail plate

screws

Plate

 

 

Muffler

 

cover bolts

Muffler

 

gasket

Muffler

Gasket

 

plate

 

Muffler gasket bolt

Muffler

 

 

cover

Cooling System

■■Remove any compacted debris from around the fuel tank and/or muffler.

■■Inspect cooling system. Check cooling air intake area at base of crankcase. Remove all debris. Dirt build-up in these areas can lead to engine overheating, fire, or premature wear.

■■Remove and clean the cylinder cover and

clean grass and dirt from the cylinder fins.

Keep cooling

fins clean

Inspect cooling system

Keep cooling air intake passages clean (Fuel tank removed for clarity)

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Shindaiwa X7502862800, HT231 manual Exhaust System, Cooling System

HT231, X7502862800 specifications

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