MAINTENANCE
Spark Arrestor
Spark Arrestor Maintenance
Generator exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials and burn skin if touched.
Allow generator and exhaust to cool before performing spark arrestor maintenance.
The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to maintain its efficiency.
Use the following steps to remove the generator handle and exhaust cover to gain access to the spark arrestor.
Before performing any inspection or maintenance on the battery, ignition switch should be positioned to OFF.
1. Remove the generator rear
cover (A) to access the spark |
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arrestor (B) by removing the 4 |
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C | B | ||
screws (C). | |||
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2.Remove the spark arrestor from the muffler by unscrewing the clamp.
3.Clean the spark arrestor with a stiff wire brush.
4.Replace if the wire mesh is perforated or torn.
5.Reinstall screen and clamp. Tighten clamp and verify screen is secured to exhaust outlet.
6.Reinstall exhaust cover.
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