PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MUFFLER
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 check or
repair.
1. Remove:
9 Spark arrester screw 1
1
2. Remove:
9 Spark arrester 1
1
TIP
Use a flathead screw driver to pry the spark
arrester out from the muffler.
3. Remove:
9 Muffler
4. Decarbonize:
9 Muffler
NOTICE
Do not use a wire to clean, otherwise the
noise damping material may come out, and
the damping effect may be reduced.
2-8
WARNING
(Refer to "MUFFLER" on 3-6)
Tap on the muffler in the area shown in
the illustration to loosen carbon build-
up, and then shake it out from the end
of the muffler.
CHK
ADJ