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Spark Arrestor
Spark Arresto r
The exhaust pipe must be periodically purged of accumulated car-
bon as follows:
1. Remove the clean out plugs (1) located on the bottom of the
muffler as shown above.
2. Place the transmission in neutral and start the engine. Purge
accumulated carbo n from the system by momentarily revving
the engine several times.
3. If some carbon is expelled, cover the exhaust outle t and rap on
the pipe around the clean out plugs while revving the engine
several more times.
W hen cleaning the spark arr es tor, you must foll ow the safe-
guards l i s ted below to avoid ser i ous injur y or death.
D Do not perform this operation immediately after the en-
gine has been run because the exhaust system be-
comes very hot.
D Because of the increased fire hazard, make sure that
there are no combustible materials in the area when
purging the spark arrestor.
D Wear eye protection.
D Do not stand behind or in front of the vehicle while
purging the carbon from the spark arrestor.
D Never run the engine in an enclosed area. The exhaust
contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas.
D Do not go under the machine while it is inclined.
D Keep combustible materials away from exhaust system.
Fire may result.
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