Checking Spark Arrestor

Touching hot surfaces can burn skin. The engine, components, and fluids will be hot if the engine has been running. Keep hands and body away from hot surfaces when servicing or working near the engine and components.

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

2. Allow machine to cool completely.

3. 
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   Inspect spark arrestor (A) on muffler.
   • If spark arrestor is corroded or plugged, follow steps below to remove and clean spark arrestor.
   
   

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4. 
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   Remove four self-tapping screws (B) and spacers and two self-tapping screws (C) and remove shield (D).

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5. 
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   Remove four self-tapping screws (E) and spacers and remove shield (F).

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6. 
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   Remove four self-tapping screws (G) and spark arrestor (H) making note of direction of arrestor assembly.
   • If plugged, spray with carburetor/choke cleaner and blow dry with low pressure compressed air.
   • If damaged, replace spark arrestor, or remove bottom self-tapping screw (I) and replace entire muffler assembly.
   
   

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7. Install spark arrestor with four self-tapping screws.

8. Install remaining brackets and hardware, reverse order of removal.