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Spark Arrester
The muffler must be periodically purged
of accumulated carbon.
Select a well-ventilated area and make
sure the muffler is cool.
Place transmission on PARK position.
Remove the clean-out plug from muffler.
1. Clean-out plug
2. Muffler
Block the end of muffler with a shop
rag and start engine.
Momentarily increase engine RPM
several times to purge accumulated
carbon out of the muffler.
Stop engine and allow muffler to cool.
Reinstall the clean-out plug.
Fuel System
Air Filter Cleaning/Draining
Periodically inspect air filter box drain
plugs for water or deposits.
1. Air filter box
2. Drain plugs
3. Clamp
NOTE: If vehicle is used in dusty area,
inspect more frequently than specified
in maintenance chart.
If water/deposits are found, squeeze
and remove the clamps. Pull drain
tubes out.
CAUTION: Do not start engine when
water is found in the drain tubes.
When water/deposits are found, the air
filter must be inspected/dried/replaced
depending on its condition.
Remove air filter as explained below.
Air Filter Removal
Remove seat.
WARNING
Never run engine in an enclosed
area. Never perform this opera-
tion immediately after the engine
has been run because exhaust
system is very hot. Make sure that
there are no combustible materi-
als in the area. Wear eye protec-
tion and gloves. Never stand be-
hind the vehicle while purging
exhaust system. Respect all ap-
plicable laws and regulations.
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