MAINTENANCE
Spark Arrestor
WARNING
Failure to heed the following warnings while servicing the spark arrestor could result in serious injury or death.
Do not perform
Wear eye protection and gloves.
Never run the engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can cause loss of consciousness or death in a very short time.
Periodically clean the spark arrestor to remove accumulated carbon.
1. Remove the retaining |
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screw and washer. | Arrestor | |
Remove the arrestor from |
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the end of the muffler. | Screen | |
2. Use a | ||
Muffler | ||
to clean the arrestor | ||
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screen. A synthetic brush |
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may melt if components |
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are warm. If necessary, |
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blow debris from the |
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screen with compressed |
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air. | Retaining | |
3. Inspect the screen for | Screw and | |
Washer | ||
wear and damage. | ||
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Replace a worn or dam- aged screen.
4.Reinstall the arrestor.
Torque screws to
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