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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU01549
Cleaning the spark arrester
The spark arrester should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
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8 Always let the exhaust system
cool prior to touching exhaust
components.
8 Do not start the engine when
cleaning the exhaust system.
NOTE:
Make sure to select a well-ventilated
area free of combustible materials to
clean the spark arrester.
2. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then
use a wire brush to remove any
carbon deposits from the spark
arrester portion of the tailpipe.
3. Insert the tailpipe into the muf-
fler, and then install and tighten
the screw.
NOTE:
Make sure to align the screw holes
when inserting the tailpipe.
1. Tailpipe
2. Spark arrester
1. Remove the tailpipe by removing
the screw, and then pulling it out
of the muffler.
1. Muffler
2. Screw
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