Cleaning Muffler; Every 200 Hour; Changing Engine Oil - Hisun VECTOR 500 Owner's Manual

measurement is obtained.
2. Retighten the lock nut.
IMPORTANT

Keep the equal length of the left and right tie-
rod.

■ Cleaning Muffler

CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:

Before touching any part of an exhaust
system, be absolutely sure that it has
sufficient time to cool!

Always wear safety goggles and face
mask.

The particulate matter contained in the
muffler contains
harmful to people, animals and marine life.

If you are unable to do this work, have it
done by your dealer.

Cleaning spark arrester of muffler.
Maintenance & cleanout procedure:
The screen type spark arrester should be
removed, cleaned, and inspected after every
100 hours of use.
1. The spark arrester is located inside of the
muffler body, and fastened with bolts.
2. Loosen the bolts and remove the spark
arrester.
3. Shake loosened particles out of the screen
assembly and lightly clean the screen with
wire brush. Soak in solvent and again clean
with wire brush if necessary.
4. If any breaks in the screen or welds are
discovered, the assembly must be replaced.
5. Return the spark arrester to the muffler body
and refasten the bolts.
Periodic Service
chemicals that are
10-11
IMPORTANT:

Visually check the muffler for cracks or
holes in the body, weldment or pipes at
regular intervals.

USDA approval
between spark arrester sleeve and muffler
body to be no larger than 0.023"(0.584
mm).

Replace the entire muffler if it is damaged.

Do not operate the vehicle with a damaged
muffler.
① Muffler ② Spark arrester
③ Back cover
EVERY 200 HOURS

■ Changing Engine Oil

CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:

Be sure to stop the engine before
replacing oil.

Allow engine to cool down sufficiently,
oil can be hot and can burn.
1. Park the vehicle on flat surface and raise
the cargo bed.
2. To drain the used oil, remove the drain
plug at the bottom of the engine and
completely drain the oil into an oil pan.
3. After draining, reinstall the drain plug.
requires clearance