Polaris Sportsman 850 2021 Owner's Manual page 123

SPARK ARRESTER
• Never operate the vehicle without the spark arrester.
• Remove any combustible materials from the area.
Failure to heed the following warnings while servicing the spark arrestor
• Never run the engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas that can cause loss of consciousness or death in a
very short time.
• Do NOT perform service on the spark arrester while the system is HOT.
Exhaust system temperatures can reach extreme temperatures. Allow
components to cool sufficiently before proceeding.
• Do not stand behind or in front of the vehicle while purging the exhaust
system.
• Never go under the vehicle while it is inclined.
• Wear eye protection and gloves while servicing.
Periodically clean the spark arrester to remove accumulated carbon.
1. Place the transmission in PARK.
2. Remove the arrester retaining bolt and nut.
3. Remove the arrester from the end of the muffler.
4. Use non-synthetic brush to clean the arrester screen. A synthetic brush may
melt if the components are warm. If necessary, blow debris from the screen
with compressed air.
5. Inspect the screen for wear and damage. Replace a worn or damaged
screen.
6. Reinstall the arrester.
7. Torque the bolt to specification.
Spark Arrester Retaining Bolt: 9–11 ft. lbs. (12–15 Nm)
could result in serious injury or death.
TORQUE
WARNING
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