SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE

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

2.Locate muffler front and the two (2) bolts securing it to the engine, Figure 28. 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 exhaust gasket from the muffler, Figure 28.

Spark Exhaust

Arrestor Gasket

Bolts

Muffler - Front Side

Muffler - Back Side

FIGURE 28

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, Figure 29. Remove the spark arrestor from the muffler.

5.Clean the spark arrestor with a wire brush. Replace if it is damaged or unable to thoroughly clean, Figure 29.

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 does not protrude.

Spark

Arrestor

Flatblade

Screwdriver

Spark Arrestor Muffler - Back Side

FIGURE 29

7.Place the exhaust gasket against the muffler's back side. Align exhaust gasket bolt holes with the bolt holes in muffler. While holding the exhaust gasket in place, insert bolts into muffler's front side, Figure 28.

8.Place muffler (with exhaust gasket in place and bolts inserted), against the engine, aligning the bolt holes. Tighten the 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 and cause damage to the unit and possibly inflict serious personal injury.

9. Reinstall the air filter/muffler cover.

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