Spark Arrester - Honda CRF230F Owner's Manual

SPARK ARRESTER

Refer to the Safety Precautions on page 47.
The exhaust system spark arrester must be
purged of accumulated carbon periodically
(see Maintenance Schedule for ser vicing
period, page 48).
The exhaust system becomes very hot during
operation and remains hot for a period of time
after stopping the engine. Allow the exhaust
system to cool before per forming this
operation.
(2)
(1)
(3)
(1) Spark arrester
(2) Bolts
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(4)
(3) Gasket
(4) Muf fler
1. Remove the three bolts (2), the spark
arrester (1), and the gasket (3) from the
muffler (4).
2. 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 breaks and holes. Replace, if necessary.
Check the gasket. Replace, if necessar y.
3. Install the spark arrester and the gasket
in the muffler and tighten the three bolts
securely.