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Spark Arrestor
Failure to heed the following warnings while servicing the spark arrestor could
result in serious injury or death.
Do not perform clean-out immediately after the engine has been run, as the
exhaust system becomes very hot. Serious burns could result from contact with
the exhaust components. Allow components to cool sufficiently before
proceeding.
Wear eye protection and gloves.
Never run the engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas that can cause loss of consciousness or death in a very short
time.
Periodically clean the spark arrestor to remove accumulated carbon.
1. Remove the retaining
screw and washer.
Remove the arrestor from
the end of the muffler.
2. Use a non-synthetic brush
to clean the arrestor
screen. A synthetic brush
may melt if components
are warm. If necessary,
blow debris from the
screen with compressed
air.
3. Inspect the screen for
wear and damage.
Replace a worn or dam-
aged screen.
4. Reinstall the arrestor.
Torque screws to 5-7 ft. lbs. (7-9 Nm).
WARNING
Arrestor
Retaining
Screw and
Washer
Screen
Muffler