The filter may be damaged and resultant dust contamination can diminish engine performance. CLEANING AIR FILTER: 1. Unscrew 2 knob bolts and remove the air cleaner cover. Then remove a prefilter mounted inside the air cleaner cover. (1) Knob Bolt (2) Prefilter (3) Paper Filter 2. Wash the prefilter in fresh, non flammable cleaning solution (ex. warm soapy water) and then dry. (Clean the air filter once in a week.) 3. Exchange the paper filter element with new one in case it has been contaminated. G B WARNING • This prefilter is dry type. • Never wash the prefilter in oleaginous cleaning solution. • Do not clean a paper filter by striking it. FUEL FILTER •A clogged fuel filter may cause poor acceleration of the engine. Check periodically to see if the filter is clogged with dirt. The filter can be taken out of the fueling port using a small wire hook. Disconnect the filter assembly from the fuel pipe and unhook the retainer to disassemble it. Clean the components with gasoline. (1) Screen (3) Holder (2) Element (4) Retainer SPARK PLUG • The spark plug may gather carbon deposits on its firing end with reasonable use. Remove and inspect the spark plug every 25 hours and clean the electrodes as necessary with a wire brush. The spark gap should be adjusted to .025 in (0.6~0.7mm). • Plug manufacturers recommend replacing the plug twice a year to avoid unexpected plug failure in a job. GB-11 EB7001 9. Maintenance REPLACEMENT PLUG NGK BPMR7A IMPORTANT • Note that using any spark plugs other than those designated may result in the engine failing to operate properly or in the engine becoming overheated and damaged. •To install the spark plug, first turn the plug until it is finger tight, then tighten it a quarter turn more with a socket wrench. MUFFLER WARNING • Inspect periodically, the muffler for loose fasteners, any damage or corrosion. If any sign of exhaust leakage is found, do not use the blower and have it repaired immediately. • Note that failing to do so may result in the engine catching on fire. IMPORTANT • Before starting operation, always make sure to check if the muffler is properly held by three bolts to the cylinder and crank case. (Fastening Torque : 8~12 N·m) •Also make sure that the spark arrester and the diffuser are properly attached with four bolts (Fastening Torque : 2~3 N·m) • Even if one of seven bolts is loose, it may result in engine catching on fire. (1) Bolt (2) Spark Arrester SPARK ARRESTER • The muffler is equipped with a spark arrester to prevent red hot carbon from flying out of the exhaust outlet. Periodically inspect and clean as necessary with a wire brush. In the State of California it is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Pulic Resources Code) to equip a spark arrester when a gas powered tool is used in any forest covered, bush covered, or grass covered unimproved land. PROCEDURES TO BE PERFORMED AFTER EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE 1. Remove the muffler, insert a screwdriver into the vent, and wipe away any carbon buildup. Wipe away any carbon buildup on the muffler exhaust vent and cylinder exhaust port at the same time. 2. Tighten all screws, bolts, and fittings. AIR INLET NET IMPORTANT •Blowing air is taken in from the air inlet net. When air flow has dropped down during operation, stop the engine and inspect the air inlet net for blocking by obstacles. • Note that failure to remove any such obstacles may result in the engine becoming overheated and damaged. (1) (1)Net WARNING Never use the blower without the net of the blower. Before each use, check that the net is attached in place and is free from any damage. NOTE Fit the Spark Arrester on the pipe and tightly fix with the clip GB-12 EB7001 9. Maintenance HARNESS If the harness is damaged it may break during use, thus causing the product to fall and resulting in personal injury. Follow the instructions below to replace the harness with new one. 1. Pass the upper end of the harness through the hanger, marking the FLAPPED SIDE OUTSIDE. 2. Put the end of the harness through the ring on the harness, and then push the ring toward the hanger as close as possible. (1)Ring (2)Flapped side WARNING • The flap on the end of the harness works as a stopper. Never install the harness with the flapped side inside, or the unit may fall from the operation, which could result in injury to the operator and/or damage to the unit. • Do not apply liquid type screw lock glue on screws or bolts used to fix plastics components. Adherence of this type of glue may cause cracks on plastics and end up with the breakage. 10. Storage BEFORE STORING THE BLOWER: 1. Drain a fuel tank and push the primer bulb until it becomes empty of fuel. 2. Remove the spark plug and drop a spoonful of 2-cycle oil into the cylider. Crank the engine several times and install the spark plug. 3. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of G B children. 11. Disposal • When you dispose of the machine, do not disassemble the machine. • When disposing your mac...