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CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTOR
Check and clean the spark arrestor after every 1 00
hours of use or 6 months.
1. Stop the
and let it cool for several minutes
if running.
2. Move the
to a flat, level surface.
3.
Remove the screws holding the muffler cover in
place (see Figure 21 ).
21: Remove
4. Loosen the clamp holding the spark arrestor onto
the muffler.
5. Slide the spark arrestor band clamp off the spark
arrestor screen.
6. Pull the spark arrestor screen off the muffler
exhaust pipe.
7. Using a wire brush, remove any
may have collected on the spark arrestor screen.
8. If the spark arrestor screen shows signs of wear
(rips, tears or large openings in the screen), replace
the spark arrestor screen.
9. Install the spark arrestor components in the
following order:
a. Place spark arrestor screen over the muffler
exhaust pipe. Push on the screen until it fully
bottoms out.
b. Place the spark arrestor band clamp over the
screen and tighten with a flathead screwdriver
10. Replace the discharge gate.
25.
CLEANING THE INVERTER
It is
every use.
Clean All Engine Air Inlet and Outlet Ports - Make
sure all engine air inlet and outlet
and debris to ensure the engine does not run hot.
STORAGE
Gasoline stored for as little as 60 days can go bad,
causing gum, varnish and corrosive buildup in fuel
lines, fuel passages and the engine. This corrosive
buildup restricts the flow of fuel, preventing an engine
from
Proper care should be taken to prepare the
any storage
cover
1. Clean the
2. Siphon all gasoline from the fuel tank as best as
possible.
3. St
all the remaining gasoline in the fuel lines and
carburetor is consumed and the engine shuts off.
4. Drain any remaining fuel from the float bowl. See
Dra
and debris that
5. Change the oil (see Changing
6. Remove the spark plug (see Spark
Maintenance) and place about 1 tablespoon of oil
in the spark plug opening. While placing a clean
rag over the spark plug opening, slowly pull the
recoil handle to allow the engine to turn over
several times. This will distribute the oil and protect
the cylinder wall from corroding during storage.
7. Replace the spark plug (see
Maintenance).
8. Move the inve er to a clean, dry place for storage.
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to inspect and clean the
Never store an
tank indoors or in a poorly ventilated
area where the fumes can come in
contact with an ignition source such
as a: 1) pilot light of a stove, water
heater, clothes dryer or any other gas
appliance; or 2) spark from an electric
appliance.
NOTICE
after a prolonged storage period.
as outlined in
the engine and allow the in
the
t
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before
are clean of any
with fuel in the
for
the
to run until
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