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Spark Arrester Screen Maintenance
If the engine becomes sluggish and low on
power, check and clean the spark arrester
screen.
WARNING!
Never operate the unit with a dam-
aged or missing muffler or spark
arrester! Operating with a missing
or damaged spark arrester is a fire
hazard and could also damage your
hearing.
1. With a 4 mm hex wrench remove the
3 engine cover screws and the engine
cover. See Figure 6.
. With a 4 mm hex wrench remove the
3 muffler bolts and the muffler. See
Figure 6.
3. With a small flat bladed screwdriver
remove the  screws holding the spark
arrester screen and cover to the muffler.
See Figure 6.
4. Remove the screen and clean it with a
stiff bristle brush.
5. Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for any
carbon buildup.
IMPORTANT!
If you note excessive carbon buildup,
consult with an authorized E4 Swisher
servicing dealer.Contact Swisher Inc. at
(800) 222-8183, or go to www.swisherinc.
com for assistance.
6. Reassemble the spark arrester, muffler
and engine cover in the reverse order of
disassembly.
Long Term Storage
Whenever the unit will not be used for 30
days or longer, use the following proce-
dures to prepare it for storage:
n Clean external parts thoroughly.
n Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank.
IMPORTANT!
All stored fuels should be stabilized with
a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™, if
Swisher E4 Engine Oil with fuel stabilizer
is not used.
1
Engine Cover
Screws
Figure 26
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carburetor for
extended periods can cause hard start-
ing and could also lead to increased
service and maintenance cost.
n Remove the remaining fuel from the fuel
lines and carburetor.
1. Prime the primer bulb until no more fuel
is passing through.
. Start and run the engine until it stops
running.
3. Repeat steps 1 and  until the engine will
no longer start.
Cover
Muffler
Gasket
Spark Arrester
Cover Screws
n Remove the spark plug and pour about
1/4 ounce of -cycle mixing oil into the
cylinder through the spark plug hole.
Slowly pull the recoil starter  or 3 times
so oil will evenly coat the interior of the
engine. Reinstall the spark plug.
n Before storing the unit, repair or replace
any worn or damaged parts.
n Remove the air cleaner element from the
carburetor and clean it thoroughly with
soap and water. Let dry and reassemble
the element.
n Store the unit in a clean, dust-free area.
Muffler
Muffler Bolts
Spark Arrester
Screen
Cover