Cleaning The Spark Arrester - Yamaha YFZ 50 2017 Owner's Manual

dusty areas. When servicing the air filter element,
be sure to check the air inlet of the air filter case
for obstructions.
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Cleaning the spark arrester

Be sure the exhaust pipe and muffler are cool be-
fore cleaning the spark arrester.
1. Remove the tailpipe bolts.
1. Tailpipe bolt
2. Remove the tailpipe by pulling it out of the
muffler, and then remove the gasket.
3. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then use a wire
brush to remove any carbon deposits from
the spark arrester portion of the tailpipe and
inside of the tailpipe housing.
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1. Tailpipe
2. Spark arrester
3. Gasket
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4. Check the gasket for damage, and replace it
if necessary.
5. Make sure the gasket is properly positioned,
then insert the tailpipe into the muffler and
align the bolt holes.
6. Install the bolts and tighten them to the spec-
ified torque.
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