Spark Arrester Maintenance (Optional Part) - Honda HT3810 Owner's Manual

13. Spark arrester maintenance (optional part)
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The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains
hot for a while after stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muf-
fler while it is hot. Allow it to cool before proceeding.
CAUTION: The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to main-
tain its effifiency.
1. Remove the two 5 mm screws from the exhaust pipe tip. Remove the
exhaust pipe tip and spark arrester.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the spark arrester screen.
2. Use a wire brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester
screen.
NOTE: Inspect the spark arrester screen for holes or tears. Replace if
necessary.
3. Reinstall the spark arrester and exhaust pipe tip.
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