8. Add fuel to the fuel tank, open the fuel-shutoff valve,
and check for fuel leaks.
Note: Do not add too much fuel to the tank before
you have confirmed that there are no fuel leaks.
Servicing the Spark Arrester
Service Interval: Every 200 hours
Removing the Spark Arrester
WARNING
Hot exhaust system components may ignite
gasoline vapors even after the engine is stopped.
Hot particles exhausted during engine operation
may ignite flammable materials. Fire may result in
personal injury or property damage.
Do not refuel or run engine unless spark arrester
is installed.
1. Shut off the engine, set the parking brake, remove the
key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operating position.
2. Allow the muffler to cool.
3. Remove the 2 self-tapping screws that secure the tail
screen to the muffler cover and remove the screen
(Figure
70).
1. Flanged-head bolt
2. Bolts
3. Muffler cover
4. Tail screen
4. Remove the 2 bolts and 1 flanged-head bolt that
secures the muffler cover to the muffler
5. Remove the self-tapping screw that secure the spark
arrester to the muffler and remove the spark arrester
(Figure
70).
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Figure 70
5. Self-tapping screw
6. Muffler
7. Spark arrester
8. Self-tapping screw
(Figure
70).