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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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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.
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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.
2. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then
use a wire brush to remove any
carbon deposits from the spark
arrester portion of the tailpipe.
3. Insert the tailpipe into the muf-
fler, and then install and tighten
the screw.
NOTE:
Make sure to align the screw holes
when inserting the tailpipe.
1
2
1.
Tailpipe
2.
Spark arrester
1. Remove the tailpipe by removing
the screw, and then pulling it out
of the muffler.
1
2
1.
Muffler
2.
Screw
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