Polaris 2002 ATV Sportsman 6X6 - Manual (Page 107)

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Spark Arrestor
WARNING
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Because exhaust system temperatures can reach 1000°F, do
not perform this operation immediately after the engine has
been run because the exhaust system becomes very hot.
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Because of the increased fire hazard, make sure that there are
no combustible materials in the area when purging the spark
arrestor.
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Wear eye protection.
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Do not stand behind or in front of the vehicle while purging
the carbon from the spark arrestor.
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Never run the engine in an enclosed area. The exhaust con-
tains poisonous carbon monoxide gas.
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Do not go under the machine while it is inclined.
Failure to heed these warnings could result in serious personal injury
or death.