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7. MAINTENANCE
SPARK ARRESTER SERVICE
The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as
designed.
1. Allow the engine to cool, then remove the three bolts [1] from the muffler
shield [2], using a 10 mm socket wrench.
2. Remove muffler shield [2].
3. Remove two screws [4].
4. Remove the spark arrester [3] from muffler [5].
5. Check for carbon deposits on the spark arrester [3] and the exhaust port.
Brush carbon deposits away. Be careful to avoid damaging the spark
arrester screen [3].
6. Install the spark arrester in the muffler.
7. Install the muffler components on the engine, and tighten the three bolts
securely.
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[5]
[4]
[2]
[3]
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