Polaris PRO XD, Owner'S Manual

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SPARK ARRESTER
WARNING
• Never operate the vehicle without the spark arrester.
• Remove any combustible materials from the area.
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. Exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas that can cause loss of consciousness or death in a
very short time.
• Do NOT perform service on the spark arrester while the system is HOT.
Exhaust system temperatures can reach extreme temperatures. Allow
components to cool sufficiently before proceeding.
• Do not stand behind or in front of the vehicle while purging the exhaust
system.
• Never go under the vehicle while it is inclined.
• Wear eye protection and gloves while servicing.
Use the following procedure to periodically purge accumulated carbon from the
exhaust pipe.
1. Turn off engine and allow exhaust to cool sufficiently.
2. Remove the spark arrester from the tailpipe of the muffler.
3. Remove any debris from spark arrester and the tailpipe.
4. Inspect spark arrester for holes in mesh screen. Replace as needed.
5. Replace spark arrester and torque bolt to specification.
TORQUE
Spark Arrester Bolt: 8 ft-lbs (11 N·m)
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MAINTENANCE