Spark Arrester - Husqvarna TE 250-450-510/2008-I.E. Owner's Manual

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SPARK ARRESTER

The TE/TXC/SMR models are equipped with a U.S. Forest
Service approved spark arrester for maximum efficienty and
performance.
" SPARK ARRESTER" MAINTENANCE AND
CLEANOUT INSTRUCTIONS
Proceed as follows:
A: First turn counterclockwise fastening rear pin (1) then re-
move saddle, screws (2) and L.H. side panel (3).
Using an 8 mm T-shaped spanner on the outside and a 10
mm T-shaped spanner on the inside, remove the locking
screw (4) of the muffler.
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B: Remove the spring (5) and with an 8 mm T-shaped spanner
remove the screw (8); then pull out the muffler.
Note*: If silencer or exhaust are difficult to
remove, help to slide them apart by tapping
gently with a rubber or plastic hammer.
C: remove the six rivets (6) and the endcap (7) from silencer's
body;
D: examinate SPARK ARRESTER conditions and remove, if nec-
essary, carbon particles from the SPARK ARRESTER screen;
E: if necessary, inflate air on the SPARK ARRESTER screen, in
the opposite direction in respect of the exhausted gas flow;
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F: assemble the front endcap on the silencer's body, mounting
the screws in the correct position, providing a tight connec-
tion between endcap and silencer's body, using, if neces-
sary, a silicone paste;
G: re-assemble the silencer on motorbike, then L. H. side panel
and saddle.
Due to the SPARK ARRESTER position on the silencer, if you
need only to check the SPARK ARRESTER conditions you can:
A: disassemble the silencer from motorbike;
B: check SPARK ARRESTER conditions simply looking into the si-
lencer from front endcap opening;
C: if the check is positive, you can proceed in re-assembling
the silencer on the motorbike;
D: if the check is negative, proceed with the maintenance and
cleanout procedure.
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