Maintenance; How To Check The Muffler - YARD KING Performance 50565x89 Instruction Book

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE CHART
RRST EVERY EVERY EVERY
EACH 2 25 50 100 BEFORE
PROCEDURE USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS STORAGE
Blade, Inspect and Sharpen _/
Blade Rotation Control, Check _/
M
Brake, Check _/
O Motion Drive Belt, Check _/
W
E
Tires, Check _/ _/
R
Battery, Check and Charge _/ _/
Battery, Clean V
Lubrication ,,/ _/
Hydrostatic Cooling Fan and Fins, Check _/ V"
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
t. The owner's responsibility is to maintain this product. This will A WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust-
extend the life of the product and is also necessary to maintain AL ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the
warranty coverage. _ spark plug. Remove the wire from the spark plug to
2. Check the spark plug, drive brake, lubricate the unit, and clean prevent the engine from starting by accident.
the air filter once a year.
3. Check the fasteners, Make sure all fasteners are tight. NOTE: Torque Is measured In foot pounds (metric Nm). This
4. FollowtheMaintenancesectiontokeeptheunitin goodoperat- measurement describes how tight a nut or bolt must be. The
ing condition, torque Is measured with a torque wrench.
HOW TO CHECK THE MUFFLER
Check the muffler every 50 hours. Make sure the muffler is correctly
mounted and is not loose, if the muffler is worn or burnt, replace with
a new muffler. A worn muffler is a fire hazard and can also damage
the engine.
If you mount a spark arrester to the muffler, also check the spark
arrester when you check the muffler, If the spark arrester is worn or
damaged, replace it with a new spark arrester, See your nearest
authorized service center for a spark arrester,
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