Polaris Phoenix 200, Owner'S Manual

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SPARK ARRESTER
WARNING
Failure to heed the following warnings while servicing the spark arrester could
result in serious injury or death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area.
Remove any combustible materials from the area. Wear eye protection and
leather work gloves. Do not stand behind or in front of the vehicle while
purging. Never go under the vehicle while it's inclined.
The exhaust system can get extremely hot. Do not perform service on the
spark arrester while the system is hot. Allow components to cool sufficiently
before proceeding.
Use the following procedure to periodically remove accumulated carbon from
the arrester screen.
1. Remove the three screws
q
and remove the arrester from the end of the
muffler.
2. Use a non-synthetic brush to clean the arrester screen. A synthetic brush
may melt if components are warm. If necessary, blow debris from the screen
with compressed air.
3. Inspect the screen for wear and damage. Replace if necessary.
4. Remove and inspect the gasket. Replace a worn or damaged gasket.
5. Reinstall the gasket and arrester.
6. Torque screws to 50 in. lbs. (5.6 Nm).
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