Cleaning The Spark Arrester - Honda Africa Twin 2018 Owner's Manual

Spark Arrester

Cleaning the Spark Arrester

Regular servicing prevents carbon buildup
(which can diminish engine performance)
and also complies with USDA regulations for
regular maintenance to assure proper
function. The spark arrester prevents random
sparks from the combustion process in your
engine from reaching the environment.
Because of possible fire hazard, do not
u
ride with the spark arrester removed.
Riding with the spark arrester removed
will also damage the surrounding parts.
Allow the engine and muffler to cool.
1.
Remove the tail cap cover bolts, washers,
2.
collars and tail cap from the muffler cover.
Remove the pan screws, grommets and
3.
muffler cover from the muffler.
Tail cap
Tail cap
cover bolts
Washers
Pan screw
Collar
Washer
Collar
Pan screw
Muffler cover
Grommets
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