Multiquip MVC88VTHW - Manual (Page 25)

MVC88VTH/VTHW pLaTe COMpaCTOR • OpeRaTiOn and paRTs ManuaL — ReV. #2 (12/09/13) — page 25
spaRk aRResTeR CLeaning
Clean the spark arrester every 6 months or 100 hours.
1. Remove the 4 mm screw (3) from the exhaust deflector,
then remove the deflector. See (Figure 27).
2. Remove the 5 mm screw (4) from the muffler protector,
then remove the muffler protector.
3. Remove the 4 mm screw from the spark arrestor, then
remove the spark arrester
Figure 27. Spark Arrester Removal
SPARK
ARRESTER
DEFLECTOR
MUFFLER
PROTECTOR
5MM SCREW (4)
4MM SCREW (3)
4MM SCREW (1)
MAINTENANCE
4. Carefully remove carbon deposits from the spark
arrester screen (Figure 28) with a wire brush.
Figure 28. Cleaning The Spark Arrester
5. If the spark arrester is damaged and has breaks or
holes, replace with a new one.
6. Reinstall the spark arrester and muffler protector in
reverse order of disassembly.
SPARK
ARRESTER
SCREEN
WIRE
BRUSH