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2. Remove screws holding muffler guard
(A, Figure 18). Remove guard and set
aside.
Figure 18
3. Remove dipstick and oil fill tube
(A, Figure 19).
4. Remove blower housing and rewind
starter (B).
Figure 19
5. Remove screws (A, Figure 20) holding
exhaust pipe flange to cylinder head.
6. Remove screw (B) holding muffler bracket
to cylinder head.
7. Remove screw (C) holding muffler to
cylinder.
8. Remove muffler assembly and muffler
gasket from cylinder head. Discard
gasket.
Figure 20
Inspect Exhaust System
All exhaust system components must be
inspected whenever the exhaust system is
disassembled. Check muffler mounting bracket
and/or muffler adapters for cracked welds or
breakage. Check muffler for split seams, loose
internal parts, or cracked welds. Replace any
damaged parts with new OEM parts.
Never reinstall broken or damaged
components.
Install Muffler and Guard
1. Coat mounting screws with Valve Guide
Lubricant #93963.
2. Place new exhaust gasket on cylinder
head and place exhaust pipe flange on
gasket.
3. Start screws (A, Figure 21) at exhaust pipe
but do not tighten.
4. Start screw (B) in muffler bracket to
cylinder head.
5. Start screw (C) in muffler to cylinder
bracket.
6. Torque all screws to values listed in
Section 12 - Engine Specifications.
Figure 21