Spark Arrester
Spark Arrester Inspection
The spark arrester must be serviced every
1,600 km (1,000 miles) of running or
100 operating hours to maintain its efficiency.
1. Allow the engine and muffler to cool.
2. Remove the bolts (1), spark arrester (2), and
gasket (3) from the muffler.
(1) bolts (3) gasket
(2) spark arrester
3. Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from
the spark arrester screen. Be careful to avoid
damaging the spark arrester screen. The spark
arrester must be free of breaks and holes.
Replace, if necessary.
4. Apply a seizure inhibitor (Three bond 1901 or
equivalent) to the bolts threads.
5. Install a new gasket and the spark arrester in
the muffler and tighten the bolts (1) to the
specified torque:
6 N·m (0.6 kgf·m, 4.4 lbf·ft)
(1) bolts