Spark Arrester
Failure to heed the following warnings while servicing the spark arrester could result in serious injury or death.
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Do not perform service on the spark arrester while the system is hot. Allow components to cool sufficiently before proceeding.
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Wear eye protection and gloves.
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Never operate without the spark arrestor.
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Never run the engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas.
To remove accumulated carbon, clean the spark arrester at the intervals recommended in the Periodic Maintenance Chart section.
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Remove the six bolts and remove the arrester from the end of the muffler.
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Use a non-synthetic brush to clean the arrester screen. A synthetic brush may melt if components are warm. If necessary, blow debris from the screen with compressed air.
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Inspect the screen for wear and damage. Replace the arrester if damage is found.
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Reinstall the arrester.
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Torque the bolts to 7 ft. lbs. (9.5 Nm).
1 Arrester Screen