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Cooling System

Mufer
gasket Mufer
Spark arrester screen
Top tail plate
Lower tail plate
Mufer gasket bolt Mufer
cover
Mufer
cover bolts
Gasket
plate
Plate
Mufer cover
screws
Mufer plate screws
If the engine becomes sluggish and low on power, check and clean the spark arrester screen.
Loosen the knob of the spark plug cover and remove the cover.
1.
Remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug.2.
Loosen the four 5 mm bolts located at the top of the recoil starter housing and remove the cover.3.
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 4. cover and remove cover.
Loosen three 5 mm mufer cover bolts and remove the mufer cover.5.
Remove mufer gasket bolt.6.
Loosen two 4 mm screws from the mufer cover.7.
Remove two 4 mm screws from the top tail plate and remove tail plate.8.
Remove the spark arrester screen and clean with a stiff bristle brush.9.
Remove the mufer from the engine and inspect the cylinder exhaust port for carbon buildup.10.
Reassemble the mufer in the reverse order of disassembly11.
IMPORTANT!
If you note excessive carbon buildup, consult your servicing dealer.
Remove any compacted debris from
■around the fuel tank and/or mufer.
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,
re, or premature wear.
Remove and clean the cylinder cover and ■
clean grass and dirt from the cylinder ns.

Exhaust System

Inspect cooling system
Keep cooling
ns clean Keep cooling air
intake passages
clean (Fuel tank
removed for
clarity)
WARNING!
This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spark arrester or mufer. Make sure the mufer is well
secured and in good condition. A worn or damaged mufer is a re hazard and may also cause hearing loss.