Ryobi RGBV3100 NOTE:, 80-90in.•lb. (9-10.2N•m), SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE, Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE

1.Remove air filter/muffler cover. See Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover.

2.Locate muffler front and the two (2) bolts securing it to the engine. (Fig. 25). Remove the two (2) bolts using a flatblade screwdriver or 5/16-inch socket or nut driver. Pull muffler off of the engine.

3.Turn muffler over to the back side and locate the exhaust gasket. Remove the muffler gasket from the muffler (Fig. 25).

Spark Exhaust

Arrestor Gasket

Bolts

Muffler - Front Side Muffler - Back Side

Fig. 25

NOTE: If exhaust gasket is torn or damaged, replace with a new gasket before reassembling muffler.

4.Using a small flatblade screwdriver, carefully pry up the spark arrestor from the recessed hole (Fig. 26). Remove spark arrestor from muffler.

5.Clean the spark arrestor with a wire brush. Replace if damaged or unable to clean thoroughly (Fig. 26).

6.Reinstall the spark arrestor by pressing it into the recessed hole on muffler's back side. Make sure it fits tightly against the muffler and is not raised up.

7.Place exhaust gasket against muffler's back side. Align exhaust gasket bolt holes with bolt holes in muffler. While holding exhaust gasket in place, insert bolts into muffler's front side. (Fig. 25).

Spark

Arrestor

Flatblade

Screwdriver

Spark Arrestor

Muffler - Back Side

Fig. 26

8.Place muffler with exhaust gasket in place and bolts inserted, against the engine, aligning the bolt holes. Tighten bolts to secure muffler to the engine.

If using a torque wrench torque to:

80-90 in.•lb. (9-10.2 N•m).

WARNING: If muffler is not tightened securely, it could fall off causing damage to the unit and possible serious personal injury.

9. Reinstall air filter/muffler cover.

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