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Fuel Filter Service
The fuel filter cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once
a year or every 100 operating hours; more often if run with
old gasoline.
1. Remove all fuel from fuel tank by running engine until it
stops from lack of fuel.
2. Remove hose clamp from fuel line and remove fuel line from
tank outlet (Figure 12).
Figure 12
3. Pull out old fuel filter from tank outlet. Replace when dirty
or damaged.
4. Grasp new fuel filter from shouldered end and insert
it completely to the shoulder into the fuel tank outlet
(Figure 12).
5. Replace fuel line and hose clamp.
Clean Engine
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least half
an hour before cleaning. Periodically remove dirt build-up from
engine. Clean finger guard and around muffler. Clean with a
brush or compressed air.
IMPORTANT! Do not spray engine with water to clean because
water could contaminate fuel. Using a garden hose or pressure
washing equipment can also force water into the air cleaner or
muffler opening. Water in the air cleaner will soak the paper
element, and water that passes through the element or muffler
can enter the cylinder, causing damage.
Accumulation of debris around muffler could cause a fire.
Inspect and clean before every use.
Storage
Failure to use a fuel stabilizing additive or completely run
the engine until it's out of fuel before off-season storage
may result in damage to your engine's carburetor.
Subsequent damage would not be covered under the
manufacturer's warranty.
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CAUTION
Fuel that will be stored longer than 30 days needs to be
pre-treated upon purchase with fuel stabilizer to prevent
gum and varnish from forming in the engine's fuel and intake
system. Improper fuel storage can result in hard starting, no
starting, stalling and poor performance. If the fuel in your
engine deteriorates during storage, you may need to have
the carburetor, and other fuel system components, serviced
or replaced.
1. Remove all fuel from fuel tank by running engine until it
stops from lack of fuel.
Never leave engine unattended while running.
2. Change oil. See Oil Change on page 10.
3. Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 an ounce of engine
oil into cylinder. Replace spark plug and crank slowly to
distribute oil.
4. Clean debris from around engine, under finger guard, and
under, around and behind muffler. Touch up any damaged
paint, and coat other areas that may rust with a light film
of oil.
5. Store in a clean, dry and well ventilated area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame or pilot light, such as a
furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area
with a spark producing electric motor, or where power tools
are operated.
6. If possible, also avoid storage areas with high humidity,
because that promotes rust and corrosion.
7. Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause fuel or
oil leakage.
Removing from Storage
1. Check your engine as described in Pre-Operation Check on
page 8.
2. If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill
the fuel tank with fresh fuel. If you keep a container of
gasoline for refueling, make certain it contains only fresh
fuel. Gasoline oxidizes and deteriorates over time, causing
hard starting.
3. If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation,
the engine will smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
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