Spark Arrester Maintenance (Optional Part) - Honda GX120 Owner's Manual

SERVICING YOUR ENGINE
SPARK ARRESTER SERVICE (optional
equipment)
Your engine is not factory-equipped with a spark arrester. In some
areas, it is illegal to operate an engine without a spark arrester. Check
local laws and regulations. A spark arrester is available from
authorized Honda servicing dealers.
The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it
functioning as designed.
If the engine has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Allow the
muffler to cool before servicing the spark arrester.
1.
Remove the three 4 m m screws from the exhust deflector, and
remove the deflector.
2.
Remove the four
5 mm
screws from the muffler protector and
remove the muffler protector.
3. Remove the 4 mm screw from the spark arrester, and remove the
spark arrester from the muffler.
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5 mm SCREWS
MUFFLER
PROTECTOR
EXHAUST
DEFLECTOR
SPARK
ARRESTER
4. Use a brush to remove carbon deposits
from the spark arrester screen. Be careful
to avoid damaging the screen.
The spark arrester must be free of breaks
and holes. Replace the spark arrester if it is
damaged.
SCREEN
5. Install the spark arrester, muffler protector, and exhaust deflector in
the reverse order of disassembly.
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