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.
1 Arrester Screen
To remove accumulated carbon, clean the spark arrester at the intervals recommended in the Periodic Maintenance Chart section.
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Remove the three 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 specification.
Spark Arrester Bolts
7 ft-lbs (9.5 N·m)