English / USA
Spark Arresting Screen
in Muffler
If the engine is down on power or if
maximum engine speed is irregular,
check the spark arresting screen (not
fitted in all markets) in the muffler.
Wait for the engine to cool down
completely before performing this
work.
:
Take out the screws (1).
:
Remove the exhaust pipe (2).
20
:
Use a 15 mm socket wrench to
unscrew the spark arresting
screen (3).
:
Clean the spark arresting screen.
:
If the spark arresting screen is
damaged or severely coked up,
fit a new one.
:
Refit the spark arresting screen.
:
Fit the exhaust pipe.
:
Fit the screws.
Checking the Spark Plug
Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in
the gasoline), a dirty air filter and
unfavorable running conditions (mostly
at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of
the spark plug. These factors cause
deposits to form on the insulator nose
which may result in trouble in operation.
HS 86 R, HS 86 T