MAINTENANCE
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Cleaning the Exhaust System
(Snowthrower)
1. Remove the muffler (see Fi
ure 10.) Clean as
needed.
Figure 10
0893-012
2. Inspect exhaust port (see Fi
ure 11). If cleanin
is
necessary, rotate piston to cover exhaust port, and
scrape carbon from exhaust port area. Use wood
only to clean this area.
Figure 11
0893-035
3. Install the muffler and torque the bolts per
specifications.
Reassembling Exhaust System
(Mower Only)
1. Install the exhaust pipe into the en
ine base (see
Fi
ure 12).
Figure 12
16547-006
2. The cover on the exhaust portion of the en
ine
base uses a hi
h temperature silicone to seal the
joint. Apply a coat of Loctite 598 or equivalent to
the sealin
surfaces before assembly. Torque the
four screws per specifications.
3. Re-install the blade and mulch fan, if removed.
Ti
hten the nut per specifications.