Spark Arrester
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Never operate the vehicle without the spark arrester.
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Remove any combustible materials from the area.
Failure to heed the following warnings while servicing the spark arrestor could result in serious injury or death.
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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.
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Do NOT perform service on the spark arrester while the system is HOT. Exhaust system temperatures can reach extreme temperatures. Allow components to cool sufficiently before proceeding.
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Do not stand behind or in front of the vehicle while purging the exhaust system.
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Never go under the vehicle while it is inclined.
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Wear eye protection and gloves while servicing.
Use the following procedure to periodically purge accumulated carbon from the exhaust pipe.
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Turn off engine and allow exhaust to cool sufficiently.
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Remove the spark arrester from the tailpipe of the muffler.
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Remove any debris from spark arrester and the tailpipe.
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Inspect spark arrester for holes in mesh screen. Replace as needed.
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Replace spark arrester and torque bolt to specification.
TORQUESpark Arrester Bolt
10 ft-lbs (14 N·m)