Checking The Exhaust System; Cleaning The Spark Arrester - Yamaha YFM700RV 2009 Service Manual

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CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM/

CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTER

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CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM
The following procedure applies to all of the
exhaust pipe gaskets.
1. Check:
• exhaust pipes 1
• muffler 2
• muffler protector 3
• exhaust pipe protector 4
Cracks/damage → Replace.
• gaskets 5
6
Exhaust gas leaks → Replace.
2. Check:
• tightening torques
Exhaust pipe nut 6
20 Nm (2.0 m · kg, 14 ft · lb)
Exhaust pipe bolt 7
16 Nm (1.6m · kg, 11 ft · lb)
Muffler bolt 8
38 Nm (3.8 m · kg, 27 ft · lb)
Exhaust pipe and muffler bolt 9
18 Nm (1.8 m · kg, 13 ft · lb)
Muffler protector bolt 0
8 Nm (0.8 m · kg, 5.8 ft · lb)
Exhaust pipe protector bolt A
8 Nm (0.8 m · kg, 5.8ft · lb)
CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTER
1. Clean:
• spark arrester
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WARNING
• Select a well-ventilated area free of com-
bustible materials.
• Always let the exhaust system cool
before performing this operation.
• Do not start the engine when removing
the tailpipe from the muffler.
• Make sure that the transmission is in neu-
tral.
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