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SPARK ARRESTER
Refer to the Safety Precautions on page 55.
The exhaust system spark arrester must be
purged of accumulated carbon periodically
(see Maintenance Schedule for servicing
period, page 58).
The exhaust system becomes very hot
during operation and remains hot for a
period of time after stopping the engine.
Allow the exhaust system to cool before
performing this operation.
1. Remove the bolts (1), the spark arrester
(2), and the gasket (3) from the muffler
(4).
2. Use a brush to remove carbon deposits
from the spark arrester screen (5). Be
careful to avoid damaging the spark
arrester screen. The spark arrester must
be free of breaks and holes. Replace, if
necessary. Check the gasket. Replace, if
necessary.
3. Install the spark arrester and a new
gasket in the muffler and tighten the
bolts to the specified torque.
Spark arrester bolt torque:
10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft)
(1) Bolts
(2) Spark arrester
(3) Gasket
(4) Muffler
(5) Spark arrester screen
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