Honda EXW171S Owner's Manual page 35

Generator/welder
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Spark Arrester
Maintenance
This generator/welder
is equipped with a U.S.D.A. qualified spark arrester
which requires periodic maintenance
to ensure its effectiveness.
It is illegal
in some areas to operate an engine without
a spark arrester; check local
laws and regulations.
m
The muffler
becomes
very hot during operation
and remains
hot
for a while
after stopping
the engine.
Be careful
not to touch
the muffler
while
it is hot. Allow
it to cool before
proceeding.
CAUTION:
The spark arrester
must be serviced
every
100 hours to main-
tain its efficiency.
1. Remove the right side cover and handle by removing the nine 6 mm
bolts.'
2. Remove the two 5 mm bolts from the spark arrester flange. Remove the
flange, then remove the spark arrester from the muffler.
3. Clean the carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen with a brush.
Check the spark arrester screen for damage. Replace the spark arrester
if the screen is torn or punctured.
4. Reinstall the parts in the reverse order of disassembly.
Tighten the bolts
securely.
5 mm PAN SCREW
(2)
SPARK
ARRESTER
6 mm BOLTS
(9)

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