Subaru's Hammer-Guard feature on its line of high performance air-cooled, 4-cycle overhead cam (OHC) EX Series engines is specifically engineered to protect the engine recoil from damage associated with equipment abuse during transport or on the jobsite.
• Constructed of a high-strength poly resin composite reinforced by a thick plate of metal
• Protects engine from dented recoil area and ultimately unusable recoil
• Proven strong enough to withstand forceful blows from a small sledgehammer
• Extends equipment life and eliminates need for repairs to damaged recoils
• Also acts as a muffler, reducing noise levels by 2dBA
