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Inspect
Muffler
and
Spark
Arrester
Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage. Remove the spark arrester, if
equipped, and inspect for damage or carbon blockage. If replacement parts are required,
make sure to use only original equipment replacement parts.
WARNING
•
DO
NOT
touch
hot
parts
and
AVOID
hot
exhaust
gases
.
•
Allow
equipment
to
cool
before
touching
.
•
Replacement
parts
must
be
the
same
and
installed
in
the same
position
as
the
original
parts
.
Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles, structures or damage
fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in death or serious injury.
Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting in serious injury.
•
Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of generator including overhead.
•
Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark arrester
designed for the exhaust system installed on this engine.
Clean
or
replace
spark
arrester
as
follows
:
1.
Allow
the
engine
to
cool
completely
before
servicing the
spark
arrester
.
2.
Remove
the
screw(A)
holding
the
spark
arrester(B)
to
the
muffler©
.
3.
Remove
the
spark
arrester
screen
.
4.
Carefully
remove
the
carbon
deposits
from
the
spark arrester
screen
with
a
wire
brush
.
5.
Replace
the
spark
arrester
if
it
is
damaged
.
6.
Position
the
spark
arrester
in
the
muffler
and
attach with
the
screws
..
A
B
C
