PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Cleaning the spark arrester
The spark arrester should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
WARNING
Always let the exhaust system
cool prior to touching exhaust
components.
Do not start the engine when
cleaning the exhaust system.
TIP
Make sure to select a well-ventilated
area free of combustible materials to
clean the spark arrester.
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1. Remove the tailpipe by removing
the bolts, and then pulling it out of
the muffler.
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1. Tailpipe
2. Tailpipe bolt
2. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then
use a wire brush to remove any
carbon deposits from the spark
arrester portion of the tailpipe and
inside of the tailpipe housing.
1. Spark arrester
3. Insert the tailpipe into the muffler,
TIP
Make sure to align the bolt holes when
inserting the tailpipe.
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and then install and tighten the
bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Tailpipe bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)