Cleaning The Spark Arrester - Yamaha PW50(X) Owner's Manual

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

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
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cool prior to touching exhaust
components.
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Do not start the engine when
cleaning the exhaust system.
NOTE:
Make sure to select a well-ventilated
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.
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1. Tailpipe
2. Screw
3. Muffler
2. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then
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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.
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