MA
INTENANCE
SPARK
ARRESTER
CLEANING
(U.S.A.onlvl
Remove the
muffler
lid.
Start the engine and increase rpm's
to
blow carbon
out
of
the
exhaust pipe while momentarily creating
exhau5t system back pressure
by
blocking the end
of
the muffler with a
mop
towel. Repeat until car-
bon stops coming
out.
•
Do
not perform Ih
is
operation while
rhe
ex
haust pipe is
hot
,
• Perform this operaTion in Q well
~V:'nti/.ated
area,
free
from
th
e hazord,
•
Use
adequate
eye
protection.
After
cleaning
the
spark
arrester
install
the
muffler
lids and gasket.
NOTE
Check
that
the muffler
lid
and gasket
is
in
good
condition
and the
bohs
are tightened
securely,
NUTS
,
BOLTS
,
FASTENERS
Tighten the bolts, nuts and fasteners
at
the interva
ls
shown
in
the Maintenance Schedule (Page 3-3),
Check
that
all chassis
nuts
and
bolts
are
tightened
to
their correct torque
val
ues (Page 1-5 and 6).
Check
all
cotter pins and 58fety clips.
3-18
MUFFLER LID
MUFFLER
LID
GASKET