Fyr pak operation and maintenance manual – Hale Fyr Pak(2006 to Present) User Manual
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Fyr Pak
Operation and Maintenance Manual
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In-Line Fuel Filter:
a. Remove the two clamps from both sides of filter and pull hoses using a slight twisting motion.
b. Observe hoses for any signs of cracking or deterioration and replace if necessary.
c. Install a new filter with the word “IN” toward fuel tank. Replace clamps.
Carburetor Fuel Strainer:
a. Remove the screw holding the plastic cover in place (where the fuel line connects to carburetor).
Gently remove the cover, gasket and strainer screen.
b. Clean screen in a nonflammable solvent and blow dry.
c. Replace strainer screen, gasket, cover and screw.
4.
Hoses, Fittings and Tubes: Clean and check all hoses, fittings and tubes for signs of cracks, kinks,
deterioration, etc. They should have uniform bends; if any are kinked or collapsed they should be
replaced. Fittings and clamps should be tight, but not over tight
SEASONAL OR AS REQUIRED:
1.
Engine Cooling System: Clean the starter screen, flywheel (fan), and engine cooling fins. Foreign
matter may clog cooling system after prolonged service. Continued operation with a clogged cooling
system causes severe overheating and possible engine damage.
a. Remove the four screws that fasten the fan housing to the support plate and remove the two
screws that fasten the fan housing to the sheet metal cylinder cover.
b. Remove the flexible transparent hose from nozzle plate and the spark plug wire from spark plug.
c. Carefully lift the fan housing from engine, push the spark plug and overspeed switch wires rubber
grommet from housing. Reach inside of housing and disconnect the magneto wire from ignition
switch. The fan housing can now be completely removed and cleaned.
d. Remove the four screws that fasten the sheet metal cylinder cover to engine; be careful, the
lower two holes have small spacers between the cover and engine.
e. To reassemble engine; reverse above procedures.
2.
Pump: Except for draining the casing during freezing weather, the pump requires only an occasional
cleaning.
3.
Removal of Pump/Engine Assembly:
WARNING: When working on any part of the fuel system, be sure the unit is cool. Remove any
sources of heat or flame.
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING!
3a. Removal of pump/Engine housing from Mounting Base
a) Place the unit in a horizontal position.
b) Remove the fuel line from the fuel line connector. Catch any fuel spillage with a rag. Dispose of the
rag in an approved safety container.