9. MAINTENANCE
SPARK ARRESTER
MAINTENANCE
(optional
equipment)
The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning
as designed.
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Touching
the engine or exhaust
system while hot can cause
burns. Let the engine cool before servicing.
1. Remove the two nuts from the muffler shield, using a 10 mm wrench.
2. Remove the muffler shield, identification
plate, muffler, and gasket.
3. Remove the spark arrester from the muffler.
4. Check for carbon deposits on the spark arrester and the exhaust port. Brush
carbon deposits away. Be careful to avoid damaging the spark arrester
screen.
5. Install the spark arrester in the muffler.
6. Install the muffler components on the engine, and tighten the two nuts
securely.
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SCREEN
NUTS
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