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 clean-out immediately after the engine has been run, as the exhaust system becomes very hot. Serious burns could result from contact with the exhaust components. Allow components to cool sufficiently before proceeding.

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

 

screw and washer.

Arrestor

Remove the arrestor from

 

the end of the muffler.

Screen

2. Use a non-synthetic brush

Muffler

to clean the arrestor

 

screen. A synthetic brush

 

may melt if components

 

are warm. If necessary,

 

blow debris from the

 

screen with compressed

 

air.

Retaining

3. Inspect the screen for

Screw and

Washer

wear and damage.

 

Replace a worn or dam- aged screen.

4.Reinstall the arrestor.

Torque screws to 5-7 ft. lbs. (7-9 Nm).

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