Cleaning The Spark Arrester - Yamaha PW50Y Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
not dripping.
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
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5. Insert the sponge material into the
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air filter case. NOTICE: Make sure
that the sponge material is prop-
3 erly seated in the air filter case.
The engine should never be op-
erated without the sponge mate-
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rial installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
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become excessively worn.
6. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screw.
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7. Install the seat.
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Cleaning the spark arrester

The spark arrester should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
WARNING
G Always let the exhaust system
cool prior to touching exhaust
components.
G
Do not start the engine when
cleaning the exhaust system.
TIP
Make sure to select a well-ventilated
[ECA15621]
area free of combustible materials to
clean the spark arrester.
1. Remove the tailpipe by removing
the screw, and then pulling it out of
the muffler.
EAU41220
EWA10980
1. Tailpipe
2. Screw
3. Muffler
7-10
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2. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then
use a wire brush to remove any
carbon deposits from the spark ar-
rester portion of the tailpipe and in-
side of the tailpipe housing.