SPARK ARRESTER MAINTENANCE
If the generator has been running, the muffler
will
be very hot. Allow
it
to cool before proceeding.
The spark arrester must be serviced every
100
hours to maintain its
efficiency.
Clean the spark arrester as follows:
1.
Remove
@I
two
8
mm
nuts and
@
6
mm bolt to remove the
@
muf-
fler assembly.
2.
Remove
@
four
5
mm
screws and remove the
@
muffler protector
from the muffler.
3.
Remove
@
4
mm screw and remove
@
spark arrester from the muf-
fler.
4.
Use a brush to remove carbon
deposits from the spark arrester
screen.
Inspect the screen for breaks or
tears and replace
it
if necessary.
5.
Install the spark arrester and the
muffler in the reverse order of
disassembly.
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