Spark Arrester - Polaris Sportsman 450 HO Manual Del Propietário

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Spark Arrester

Failure to heed the following warnings while servicing the spark arrester 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
arrester while the system is hot. Allow components to cool sufficiently before
proceeding.
Occasionally, the spark arrester may accumulate carbon, which can
restrict the exhaust if left unattended. Purge the spark arrester.
1. Position the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Place the transmission in PARK.
3. Remove the arrester
clean-out plug from the
bottom of the muffler.
4. Start the engine.
5. Quickly squeeze and
release the throttle lever
several times to purge
carbon from the system.
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