Honda TRX500FE Owner's Manual page 152

Spark Arrester
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 breaks and holes. Replace, if
necessary. Check the gasket. Replace, if necessary.
4. Install the spark arrester and gasket in the muffler, and tighten the
bolts to the specified torque:
9 lbf·ft (12 N·m , 1.2 kgf·m)
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