Spark Arrester Maintenance - Honda EW140 Owner's Manual

Spark Arrester Maintenance
This generator/welder is equ!ipped with a U.S.D.A. qualified spark arrester
which requires periodic maintenance to ensure its effectiveness. It is illegal
in some areas to operate an engine w'ithout a spark arrester; check local
laws and regulations.
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The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains suf-
ficiently hot to inflict burns if touched, even after shutting off the engine.
CAUTION: The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to main-
tain its efficiency.
1. Remove the 4 mm screw from the side.of the muffler exhaust pipe.. Use
a screwdriver to push in the spark arrester retaining tab on the opposite
side of the exhaust pipe, and remove the spark arrester.
2. Clean the carbon deposits from the spark arrester
screen with a brush.
Check the spark arrester screen for damage. Replace the spark arrester
if the screen is torn or damaged.
3. Reiristall the spark arrester, and tighten the screw securely.
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