Checking Spark Arrestor

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces can burn skin. The engine, components, and fluids will be hot if the engine has been running. Allow the engine to cool before servicing or working near the engine and components.

1. Park the vehicle safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Allow vehicle to cool completely.

3. 
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   Remove screw (A) securing spark arrestor (B) to muffler exhaust pipe. Retain the screw.

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4. Remove spark arrestor.

5. Make sure deflector screen inside arrestor is not plugged or damaged:

   • If plugged, spray with carburetor/choke cleaner and blow dry with low pressure compressed air.
   • If damaged, replace spark arrestor.
   
   

6. Install spark arrestor with original hardware.