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SPARK ARRESTER
WARNING
• Never operate the vehicle without the spark arrestor.
• Remove any combustible materials from the area.
Failure to heed the following warnings while servicing the spark arrestor
could result in serious injury or death.
• Never run the engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas that can cause loss of consciousness or death in a
very short time.
• Do NOT perform service on the spark arrestor while the system is HOT.
Exhaust system temperatures can reach extreme temperatures. Allow
components to cool sufficiently before proceeding.
• Do not stand behind or in front of the vehicle while purging the exhaust
system.
• Never go under the vehicle while it is inclined.
• Wear eye protection and gloves while servicing.
Use the following procedure to
periodically purge accumulated carbon
from the exhaust pipe/muffler.
1. Remove the arrester clean-out plug
q
from the bottom of the muffler.
2. Place the transmission in PARK. Start the engine.
3. Quickly press and release the throttle pedal several times to purge carbon
from the system.
4. If carbon comes out of the exhaust, cover or plug the exhaust outlet
w
. Wear
protective gloves.
5. Lightly tap on the exhaust pipe with a rubber mallet while repeating step 4.
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MAINTENANCE
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