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Select a well-ventilated area and make
sure the muffler is cool.
Place transmission on PARK position.
Remove the clean-out plug from muffler.
TYPICAL — QUEST MAX SERIES
1. Clean-out plug
2. Muffler
TYPICAL — TRAXTER MAX SERIES
1. Clean-out plug
2. Muffler
Block the end of muffler with a shop
rag and start engine.
Momentarily increase engine RPM sev-
eral times to purge accumulated car-
bon out of the muffler.
Stop engine and allow muffler to cool.
Reinstall the clean-out plug.
Radiator
Quest MAX and Traxter MAX Series
Periodically check the radiator area and
the air ducts for cleanliness. Ensure air
ducts are unobstructed to allow air flow
going to the radiator.
An access hole is available to inspect
the radiator condition and to give ac-
cess for cleaning.
Remove seat.
Pull on the circumference of the ac-
cess plug and remove plug.
1. Access plug
Inspect radiator fins. They must be
clean, free of mud, dirt, leaves and any
other deposit that would prevent the
radiator from cooling properly.
Remove as much deposits as you can
with your hands. If water is available in
proximity, try rinsing the radiator fins.
If available, use a garden hose to rinse
the radiator fins.
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WARNING
Never clean radiator with your
hands when it is hot. Let the radi-
ator cool down before cleaning.
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