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Maintenance, Spark arrestor – Polaris Phoenix 9921841 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Spark Arrestor

Failure to heed the following warnings while servicing the spark arrestor could

result in serious injury or death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area.

Remove any combustible materials from the area. Wear eye protection and

leather work gloves. Do not stand behind or in front of the vehicle while purging.

Never go under the vehicle while it's inclined.
The exhaust system can get extremely hot. Do not perform service on the spark

arrestor while the system is hot. Allow components to cool sufficiently before

proceeding.

Use the following procedure to

periodically remove accumulated

carbon from the arrestor screen.
1. Remove the three screws and

remove the arrestor from the end of

the muffler.

2. Use a non-synthetic brush to clean

the arrestor screen. A synthetic

brush may melt if components are

warm. If necessary, blow debris

from the screen with compressed

air.

3. Inspect the screen for wear and

damage. Replace if necessary.

4. Remove and inspect the gasket.

Replace a worn or damaged gasket.

5. Reinstall the gasket and arrestor.
6. Torque screws to 50 in. lbs. (5.6 Nm).

WARNING

Screws