Cleaning The Spark Arrester - Yamaha YFM50RY Owner's Manual

poor performance and possible engine over-
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Cleaning the spark arrester

Be sure the exhaust pipe and muffler are cool be-
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fore cleaning the spark arrester.
1. Remove the screws.
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1. Screw
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2. Remove the tailpipe by pulling it out of the
muffler.
3. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then use a wire
brush to remove any carbon deposits from the
spark arrester portion of the tailpipe and inside
of the tailpipe housing.
1. Tailpipe
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2. Spark arrester
3. Screw
4. Insert the tailpipe into the muffler and align the
screw holes.
5. Install the screws and tighten them.
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WARNING
Do not start the engine when cleaning the
spark arrester, otherwise it could cause injury
to the eyes, burns, carbon monoxide poison-
ing, possibly leading to death, and start a fire.
Always let the exhaust system cool prior to
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