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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.
•
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
:
WARNING
1. Allow the engine to cool completely before servicing the spark arrester.
2. Remove the two screws holding the cover plate which retains the end of the spark
arrester 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 two screws.
Failure to clean the spark arrester will result in degraded engine performance.
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