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Spark Arrester
The muffler must be periodically purged
of accumulated carbon.
Select a well-ventilated area and make
sure the muffler is cool.
Place transmission on PARK position.
Remove the clean-out plug from muffler.
1. Clean-out plug
2. Muffler
Block the end of muffler with a shop
rag and start engine.
Momentarily increase engine RPM
several times to purge accumulated
carbon out of the muffler.
Stop engine and allow muffler to cool.
Reinstall the clean-out plug.
Fuel System
Air Filter Cleaning/Draining
Periodically inspect air filter box drain
plugs for water or deposits.
1. Air filter box
2. Drain plugs
3. Clamp
NOTE:
If vehicle is used in dusty area,
inspect more frequently than speci-
fied in maintenance chart.
If water/deposits are found, squeeze
and remove the clamps. Pull drain
tubes out.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine when
water is found in the drain tubes.
When water/deposits are found, the air
filter must be inspected/dried/replaced
depending on its condition.
Remove air filter as explained below.
WARNING
Never run engine in an enclosed
area. Never perform this operation
immediately after the engine has
been run because exhaust system
is very hot. Make sure that there
are no combustible materials in
the area. Wear eye protection and
gloves. Never stand behind the ve-
hicle while purging exhaust sys-
tem. Respect all applicable laws
and regulations.
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