Cleaning Muffler - Bad Boy 550cc Owner's Manual

1.
Park vehicle on flat place.
2.
Turn steering wheel so front wheels are in
the straight ahead position.
3.
Lock the park brake and stop the engine.
4.
Measure distance between front tire
beads at rear of tire at hub height.
5.
Front distance should be shorter than rear
distance. If not, adjust tie rod length.
Bench seat
① Wheel-to-wheel distance at front
② FRONT
Bucket seat
① Wheel-to-wheel distance at front
② FRONT
◆ Adjusting procedures
1. Loosen the lock nut and turn the tie rod to
adjust the rod length until the proper
toe-in measurement is obtained.
Periodic Service
2. Retighten the lock nut.
IMPORTANT

Keep the equal length of the left and right
tie-rod.

■ Cleaning Muffler

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 chemicals that are
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
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,
replaced.
5. Return the spark arrester to the muffler
body and refasten the bolts.
10-14
CAUTION
the assembly must be