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Spark Arrester Inspection
The spark arrester must be serviced every 1,600
km (1,000 mi) of running or 100 operating hours
to maintain its efficiency.
1. Allow the engine and muffler (1) to cool.
2. Remove the bolts (2), spark arrester (3), and
gasket (4) from the muffler.
(2)
(4)
(3)
(1) muffler
(3) spark arrester
(2) bolts
(4) gasket
3. Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from
the spark arrester screen. Be careful to avoid
damaging the spark arrester screen. The spark
arrester must be free of brakes and holes.
Replace, if necessary.
Check the gasket. Replace, if necessary.
(1)
4. Apply a seizure inhibitor (Three Bond 1901 or
equivalent) to the bolts threads. Install the
spark arrester and gasket in the muffler (1)
and tighten the bolts (2) to the specified
torque:
6 N·m (0.6 kgf·m, 4.4 lbf·ft)
(2)
(1) muffler
(2) bolts
Spark Arrester
(1)
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