MAINTENANCE

CLEANING DEBRIS

Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris from engine. Keep linkage, springs and controls clean. Keep area around and behind muffler free of any combustible debris.

Model 470000: Use the handle on the radiator screen to lift off for cleaning. Clean screen thoroughly and clean radiator fins. Model 540000: Remove front carburetor cover, and clean around intake manifold and carburetor.

CAUTION: Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel system. Low pressure compressed air may be used, be careful not to damage radiator fins.

CLEAN DEBRIS

RADIATOR SCREEN

HANDLE

CLEAN DEBRIS CLEAN DEBRIS

WARNING

FUEL FILTER

WARNING

PART NO. 807241

Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.

Drain fuel tank or close fuel shut-off valve before replacing fuel filter. Otherwise, fuel can leak out, creating a fire/explosion hazard.

When replacing fuel filter, ensure clamps are tight and fuel flows into the same direction as the arrow marked FLOW.

MUFFLER/FUEL SYSTEM

WARNING

Replacement parts for the muffler

must be the same and installed in

 

the same position as the original

 

 

parts, otherwise fire can occur.

Replacement parts for fuel system (cap, hoses, tanks, filters, etc.) must be the same as original parts, otherwise fire can occur.

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