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IMPORTANT
Carbon deposits in mufer will cause a drop in engine
output and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be
checked periodically.
1. Remove mufer cover.
2. Remove spark arrestor screen cover, gaskets, and
screen from mufer body.
3. Clean carbon deposits from mufer components.
NOTE
When cleaning carbon deposits, be careful not to dam-
age the catalytic element inside mufer.
4. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged, or has holes
burned through.
5. Assemble components in reverse order.
Cooling system Cleaning
• Remove spark plug lead.
• Remove two (2) mufer cover screws and mufer cover.
• Remove four (4) recoil starter housing screws and starter
housing.
• Use a stiff bristle cleaning brush (do not use a metal
brush) to remove dirt from cylinder ns in mufer and
ignition coil areas.