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MAINTENANCE
Spark Arrestor
Spark Arrestor Maintenance
Generator exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite
some materials and burn skin if touched.
Allow generator and exhaust to cool before perform-
ing spark arrestor maintenance.
The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours
to maintain its efficiency.
Use the following steps to remove the generator handle
and exhaust cover to gain access to the spark arrestor.
Before performing any inspection or maintenance on the
battery, ignition switch should be positioned to OFF.
1. Remove the generator rear cover (A) to access the
spark arrestor (B) by removing the 4 screws (C)
2. Remove the spark arrestor from the muffler by
unscrewing the clamp.
3. Clean the spark arrestor with a stiff wire brush.
4. Replace if the wire mesh is perforated or torn.
5. Reinstall screen and clamp. Tighten clamp and verify
screen is secured to exhaust outlet.
6. Reinstall exhaust cover.
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