Operator`s manual
SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE
Note: The flow of the exhaust can be in one direction
only: AWAY from the engine. Pay close attention
to how the muffler assembly is put together, so
you can put it back together exactly as it was.
Failure to do so will damage the unit and may
cause serious personal injury.
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2.
3.
Remove the air filter/muffler cover. See the
instructions in this manual for removing the cover.
Locate the muffler, and find the two (2) screws on
the bottom of the muffler (Fig. 36). These two screws
hold the exhaust deflector assembly and the spark
arrestor screen to the bottom of the muffler. Remove
the two (2) screws using an appropriate screwdriver.
Using a small flat blade screwdriver, carefully pry up
the spark arrestor screen from the recessed hole.
taking care to notice that the "bubbled out" part of
the spark arrestor screen is over the recessed hole.
and not inside it. Remove the spark arrestor screen
from the muffler.
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5.
6.
7.
Clean the spark arrestor screen with a wire brush.
Replace it if it is damaged, or if you are unable to
clean it thoroughly.
Reinstall the spark arrestor screen by laying it on top
of the hole on the bottom of the muffler. The
screen's "bubble" goes over the hole. and not inside
it. Make sure the edges of the spark arrestor screen
fit flat against the muffler.
Place the inner deflector on top of the spark arrestor
as shown in Fig. 36. The beveled edges of the inner
deflector must be away from the engine-side of the
muffler.
Place the outer aeflector on top of the inner deflector
as shown in Fig. 36. The beveled edges of the outer
deflector must line up with the beveled edges of the
inner deflector. Verify that the exhaust will be
directed AWAY from the engine.
8. Replace the two screws you removed in Step 2 and
tighten them securely.
WARNING: If the exhaust deflector 1
assembly is not tightened securely, it could I
fall off causing damage to the unit and I
possible serious personal injury.
9. Reinstall the air filter/muffler cover.
Muffler
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ENGINE
Outer Deflector
Spark Arrestor
Screws
Fig. 36
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