Spark Arrester Maintenance - Honda EX5500 Owner's Manual

Spark Arrester Maintenance
If the generator has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Allow it
to cool before proceeding.
(1
The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to maintain its
efficiency.
1. Loosen two 5 mm pan screws on the arrester cap.
2. Remove the arrester cap, then pull out spark arrester, taking care not
to damage the wire mesh.
3. Inspect the spark arrester, and clean if necessary. Use a brush to
remove deposits from the spark arrester screen. The spark arrester
must be free of breaks and holes. Replace if necessary.
4.Check the muffler exhaust port for carbon deposits; clean if
necessary.
5. Install the spark
arrester and arrester cap on the muffler.
6. Tighten two 5 mm pan screws to the arrester cap.
5 mm PAN SCREWS
36