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The engine and muffler will be very hot after
the engine has been run. Avoid touching the
engine and muffler while they are still hot
with any part of your body or clothing
during inspection or repair.
1. Remove the screws , and then pull
outward on the areas of the cover shown.
2. Loosen the bolt and then remove the
muffler cap , the muffler screen and
spark arrester .
3. Clean the carbon deposits on the muffler
screen and spark arrester using a wire brush.
When cleaning, use the wire brush lightly to
avoid damaging or scratching of muffler
screen and spark arrester.
4. Check the muffler screen and spark arrester.
Replace them if damaged.
5. Install the spark arrester.
Never use an engine without an appropriate
spark arrester in the forest areas! Doing so may
cause a fire!
TIP
Align the spark arrester projection with the
hole in the muffler pipe.