Service Manual

Exhaust System (cont'd)
Cleaning (cont'd)
2. The small louvers in the muffler cover must
be open and free of debris. Clean if
necessary.
3.
4.
4-6
To remove the muffler cover, remove the
three bolts. Drop the cover down to inspect
the condition of the exhaust ports, etc.
Pull the starter rope until the piston covers
the exhaust ports, this prevents carbon
from falling into the cylinder. Clean exhaust
port area with the
3/8" (9mm) wooden
dowel.
NOTE: Do not scratch the piston or allow
carbon to fall into the cylinder.
Reference Section
751.1.0490.79