Spark Arrester Cleaning - Yamaha KODIAK 4X4 Ultramatic Owner's Manual

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Spark arrester cleaning

Select a well-ventilated area free of combusti-
ble materials and make sure the exhaust and
muffler are cool.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the tailpipe by pulling it out of
the muffler.
1. Bolt 2. Tailpipe
3. Tap the tailpipe lightly, then use a wire
brush to remove any carbon deposits
from the spark arrester portion of the
tailpipe.
3. Purging bolt
8-32
1. Spark arrester
4. Insert the tailpipe into the muffler and
align the bolt holes.
5. Install the bolt and tighten it.
6. Remove the purging bolt.
7. Start the engine and rev it up approxi-
mately twenty times while momentarily
creating exhaust system back pressure
by blocking the end of the muffler with a
shop towel.
8. Stop the engine and allow the exhaust
pipe to cool.
9. Install the purging bolt and tighten it.