Honda EG1400X Owner's Manual page 27

Spark arrester maintenance.
w If the generator has been running, the muffler will be very hot.
Allow it to cool before proceeding.
CAUTION: The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to maintain
its efficiency.
1. Loosen 0 two 8 mm nuts and @ 8mm bolt to remove the @ muffler
assembly.
2. Loosen @ four 5 mm screws and remove the 0 muffler protector from the
muffler.
3. Loosen@ 4 mm screw and remove @ spark arrester from the muffler.
NOTE : Take care not to damage the wire mesh.
4. Check for carbon deposits around the exhaust port and the spark arrester.
Carefully clean the spark arrester with a brush as shown.
NOTE: The spark arrester must be free of breaks and holes. Replace, if
necessary.
5. Install the spark arrester and the muffler in reverse order of disassembly.
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