Polaris Sportsman Touring 570 EPS 2018, 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. Exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas that can cause loss of consciousness or death in a
very short time.
• Wear eye protection and leather work gloves.
• Do not perform clean-out immediately after the engine has been run, as the
exhaust system becomes very hot. Serious burns could result from contact
with the exhaust components. Allow components to cool sufficiently before
proceeding.
Never operate without the spark arrester
Periodically clean the spark arrester to remove accumulated carbon.
1. Place the transmission in PARK.
2. Remove the arrester retaining bolt and nut.
3. Remove the arrester from the end of the muffler.
4. Use non-synthetic brush to clean the arrester screen. A synthetic brush may
melt if the components are warm. If necessary, blow debris from the screen
with compressed air.
5. Inspect the screen for wear and damage. Replace a worn or damaged
screen.
6. Reinstall the arrester.
7. Torque the bolt to 9–11 ft. lbs. (12–15 Nm).
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