PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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To clean the air filter check hose
1. Check the hose at the bottom of
the air filter case for accumulated
dirt or water.
2. If dirt or water is visible, remove
the hose, clean it, and then install
it.
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Cleaning the spark arrester
The spark arrester should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the Periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
WARNING
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Always let the exhaust system
cool prior to touching exhaust
components.
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Do not start the engine when
cleaning the exhaust system.
NOTE:
Make sure to select a well-ventilated
area free of combustible materials to
clean the spark arrester.
1. Remove the tailpipe by removing
the screw, and then pulling it out of
the muffler.
2. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then
use a wire brush to remove any
carbon deposits from the spark ar-
rester portion of the tailpipe.
1. Air filter check hose
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1. Muffler
2. Screw
1. Tailpipe
2. Spark arrester
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