Polaris Sportsman 500 X2 2007 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety page 107

Spark Arrestor
6. If carbon comes out of the
exhaust, cover or plug the exhaust
outlet. Wear protective gloves.
7. Lightly tap on the exhaust pipe
with a rubber mallet while repeat-
ing step 5.
8. If particles are still suspected to
be in the muffler, elevate the
rear of the vehicle 30 cm
higher than the front. Block the
wheels.
9. Place the transmission in
PARK. Repeat steps 5 to 7 until
no more particles are expelled.
10. Stop the engine. Allow the arrestor to cool.
11. Reinstall the arrestor plug and remove the exhaust outlet cover or
plug.
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