Subsection 02 (PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES)
Reinstall the console.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Cleaning and Inspecting the Muffler
Spark Arrester
WARNING
Never run engine in an enclosed area. Never
perform this operation immediately after the
engine has been run because exhaust sys-
tem is very hot. Make sure that there are no
combustible materials in the area. Wear eye
protection and gloves. Never stand behind
the vehicle while purging exhaust system.
Respect all applicable laws and regulations.
1. Remove and discard the tail pipe retaining
screws.
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2. Remove exhaust tail pipe, gasket (discard) and
spark arrester.
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1. Spark arrester
2. Gasket
3. Exhaust tail pipe
3. Remove carbon deposits from the spark ar-
rester using a brush.
NOTICE
Use a soft brush and be careful to
avoid damaging spark arrester mesh.
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1. Clean spark arrester
4. Inspect mesh of spark arrester for any damage.
Replace as required.
5. Inspect spark arrester chamber in muffler.
Clean as required.
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
However pay attention to the following.
Install new gasket and new retaining screws.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Tail pipe retaining screws
11 N•m ± 1 N•m
(97 lbf•
in
± 9 lbf•
in
)
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Recommended Engine Oil
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL
SEASON
TYPE
Summer
XPS 4-STROKE
SYNTH. BLEND OIL
(P/N 293 600 121)
All seasons
XPS 4-STROKE SYNTHETIC OIL
(P/N 293 600 112)
If recommended XPS oil is not available, use a
4-stroke SAE 5W 40 engine oil that meets or ex-
ceeds the requirements for API service classifica-
tion SG, SH or SJ. Always check the API service
label certification on the oil container, it must con-
tain at least one of the above standards.
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