Wen 56380i

MAINTENANCE
Check every 50 hours of operation (refer to Fig. 21 - Recommended Maintenance Schedule).
Routine maintenance of the air filter helps maintain proper airflow to the carburetor. Occasionally check that
the air cleaner is free of excessive dirt.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
To inspect and clean the air filter:
1. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver (not included), unscrew the
top two screws (Fig. 23 - 1) and remove the service panel on the
opposite side of the recoil starter.
2. Take the cover off of the air cleaner (Fig. 25). Remove the
sponge-like air filter element from the casing. Wipe excessive oil
and any dirt from inside of the air filter casing.
3. Check and clean the foam air filter element. Good elements
can be washed in soapy water. Dry the element in clean cloth (do
not twist it). Add a few drops of engine oil to the air filter element
and spread it evenly.
If the air filter element has been damaged, replace it with a new one. Replacement air filters can be ordered
from wenproducts.com by searching part no. 56380i-1001.1.
4. Reinstall the air cleaner element, air cleaner cover and service panel.
Fig. 25
Air Cleaner Cover
WARNING: Running the engine with a dirty, damaged or missing air filter element can result in
danger to the operator and cause the engine to wear out prematurely.
Inspect and clean the spark arrestor every 100 hours of operation.
The spark arrester is located outside the muffler, which gets very hot during operation. Allow the engine to
cool completely before servicing the spark arrester. To inspect and clean the spark arrester:
SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE
1. Remove the two Phillips-head screws that secure the spark ar-
restor to the muffler (Fig. 26).
2. Remove the spark arrestor screen.
3. Carefully clean and remove the carbon deposits from the spark
arrestor screen with a wire brush. Replace the spark arrestor if it
is damaged (replacement spark arrestors can be purchased from
wenproducts.com by searching the part no. 56380i-1115).
4. Reinstall the spark arrestor in the muffler and secure it in place
with the screws.
Fig. 26
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