Echo SRM-280T Serial S74212001001 - S74212028775 User Manual
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Exhaust Port Cleaning
Level 2.
Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield
1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler
cover (2 screws).
2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A), heat shield
(B), and eyeplate (C).
3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder
exhaust port.
IMPORTANT
Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port.
Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust
port. Do not allow carbon particles to enter the cylinder.
4. Inspect heat shield, and replace if damaged.
5. Install heat shield, muffler, and eyeplate.
6. Tighten muffler mounting bolts (or nuts) to 53-70 in•lbf
(60-80 kgf•cm).
7. Install muffler cover and attach spark plug lead.
8. Start engine, and warm to operating temperature.
9. Stop engine, and re-tighten mounting bolts (or nuts) to specifica-
tions.
1. Remove 2 muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A).
2. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from
entering cylinder.
3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (B), gasket (C), and screen
(D), from muffler body.
4. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components.
NOTE
When cleaning carbon deposit, be careful not to damage the cata-
lytic element inside muffler.
5. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged, or has holes burned
through.
6. Assemble components in reverse order.
C
D
B
A
B
A
C