Cleaning Spark Arrester - Kubota RTV500 Operator's Manual

56 PERIODIC SERVICE
C Adjusting procedures
1. Loosen the lock nut and turn the tie rod to adjust the
rod length until the proper toe-in measurement is
obtained.
2. Retighten the lock nut.
A Tightening torque:
74.0 to 84.0 N-m
(7.6 to 8.5 kgf-m)
(55 to 61 lbf-ft)
(1) Lock nuts
(2) Tie-rod
A Keep the length of the left and right tie-rod equal.
BCleaning Spark Arrester
To avoid personal injury:
A After operating the engine, do not touch the
muffler, exhaust pipe, or spark arrester until
they have had sufficient time to cool.
This screen type spark arrester was examined, tested,
and qualified in accordance with the USDA Forest Service
Standard 5100-1c.
C Maintenance and cleanout procedure
The screen type spark arrester should be removed,
cleaned, and inspected after every 100 hours of use.
1. The spark arrester is located inside the end of the
exhaust pipe, and is fastened with 2 bolts.
2. Unfasten the bolt and remove the spark arrester.
3. Shake loosened particles out of the screen assembly
and lightly clean the screen with a wire brush. Soak in
solvent and again clean with wire brush if necessary.
4. If any breaks in the screen or weldments are
discovered, the assembly must be replaced.
5. Return the spark arrester to the exhaust outlet, align
the bolt holes and refasten the bolt.
A USDA approval requires clearance between spark
arrester sleeve and exhaust pipe to be no larger than
0.023" (0.584 mm).
(1) Spark arrester
(2) Bolt
(3) Muffler