Use and Care Manual

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Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester

Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage. Remove the spark arrester, if

equipped, and inspect for damage or carbon blockage. If replacement parts are required,

make sure to use only original equipment replacement parts.

WARNING

• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.

• Allow equipment to cool before touching.

• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same position as the original parts.

Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles, structures or damage

fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in death or serious injury.

Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting in serious injury.

• Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of generator including overhead.

• Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark arrester

designed for the exhaust system installed on this engine.

Clean or replace spark arrester as follows:

1. Allow the engine to cool completely before servicing the spark arrester.

2. Remove the screw(A) holding the spark arrester(B) to the muffler(C).

3. Remove the spark arrester screen.

4. Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen with a wire brush.

5. Replace the spark arrester if it is damaged.

6. Position the spark arrester in the muffler and attach with the screws..