Service Manual

Inspection And Cleaning

The muffler should be removed periodically to inspect

for excessive carbon build-up. Excessive deposits

around the exhaust ports or exhaust exit holes will

cause poor engine performance.

1. Check the inlet port of muffler for excessive

carbon deposits. Clean as required.

2. Inspect the baffle inside muffler for carbon build-

up. Clean baffle by scraping carbon as required.

Use a piece of wire to clear obstructions from

the small holes in baffle.

If carbon build-up can not be cleaned, replace the

muffler.

3. Inspect the muffler mounting holes for elongation.

Replace the muffler if the holes are elongated.

Muffler Reassembly

1. Install a new gasket and the exhaust exit tube

(for mufflers with removable exhaust tubes).

Secure the tube with 2 screws.

Torque the screws to 15-25 in•lb (1.7-2.8 N•m).

DISASSEMBLE MAJOR

COMPONENTS (cont.)

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Wire

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