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COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING
NOTE
See “Guide Bar and Saw Chain-Install/Remove Instructions for
sprocket guard removal/replacement instructions.
Mufer Side
1. Remove air lter cover and remove spark plug lead.
2. Remove two guide bar nuts and remove sprocket guard.
3. Remove three mufer cover screws and remove mufer cover.
4. Using a stiff bristle cleaning brush (do not use a metal brush),
remove debris from cylinder ns in mufer area.
5. Assemble components in reverse order
Starter Side
1. Remove air lter cover and remove spark plug lead.
2. Remove plastic plug in side handle mount (D), and remove
side handle mounting screw.
3. Remove four starter cover screws and remove starter cover.
4. Using a stiff bristle cleaning brush (do not use a metal brush),
remove debris from ywheel and ignition coil area.
5. Assemble components in reverse order.
MUFFLER SPARK ARRESTOR
IMPORTANT
Carbon deposits in mufer will cause a drop in engine output
and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checked
periodically.
1. Remove air lter cover and remove spark plug lead.
2. Remove two guide bar nuts and remove sprocket guard.
3. Remove three mufer cover screws and remove mufer cover.
4. Remove spark arrestor screen cover, gaskets, and screen
from mufer body.
5. Clean carbon deposits from mufer components.
NOTE
When cleaning carbon deposit, be careful not to damage the
catalytic element inside mufer.
6. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged, or has holes burned
through.
7. Assemble components in reverse order.
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