Polaris RANGER 500, Owner'S Manual

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SPARK ARRESTER
WARNING
• Never operate the vehicle without the spark arrestor.
• Remove any combustible materials from the area.
Failure to heed the following warnings while servicing the spark arrestor
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 arrestor 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. Remove the arrester clean-out plug located on the bottom of the muffler.
2. Place the transmission in PARK.
3. Start the engine.
4. Purge accumulated carbon from the system by momentarily revving the
engine several times.
5. If carbon is expelled, cover or plug the exhaust outlet and rap on the pipe
around the clean-out plug while revving the engine several more times.
6. If particles are still suspected to be in the muffler, elevate the rear of the
vehicle one foot higher than the front. Block the wheels.
7. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until no more particles are expelled when the engine is
revved.
8. Stop the engine. Allow the arrester to cool.
9. Reinstall the arrester plug and remove the outlet cover or plug.
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