Mitox 260B - Page 21

260B Blower / 280BV Blower Vacuum
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Original Instructions Version July 12
Spark Arrestor Maintenance
Hardstartingorgraduallossofperformancecanbecausedbycarbondepositslodgedinthesparkarrestor
screen. For maximum performance, the spark arrestor screen should be periodically cleaned as follows:
1. Removethesparkplug.
2. Remove three self- tapping screws and two machine screws from the engine cover, and then
gently move the engine cover aside.
3. Removethethree-sparkarrestorretainingscrews,andthenremovethesparkarrestorcover,
screen, gasket, and chamber.
4. Useaplasticscraperorwirebrushtoremovecarbondepositsfromthearrestorscreen,chamber,
and cover.
5. Inspectthescreencarefully,andreplaceanyscreenthathasbeenperforated,distorted,oris
otherwise unserviceable.
6. Install the chamber, screen, gasket and cover in the reverse order of disassembly, and then install
and securely tighten the three cover retaining screws.
7. Install the engine cover, and verify that the fuel line connections are still tightly in place.
8. Install the engine cover retaining screws in the reverse order of removal, and tighten securely.
9. Install and tighten the spark plug, and reconnect the spark plug wire.