3 - 25CHKADJCHECKING THE V-BELT/CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTER5. Remove:• drive belt coverRefer to “PRIMARY AND SECONDARYSHEAVES” in chapter 4.• console• passenger seat• driver seatRefer to “SEATS, ENCLOSURE, HOODAND CARGO BED” in chapter 8.CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTER1. Clean:• spark arrester WARNING• Select a well-ventilated area free of com-bustible materials.• Always let the exhaust system coolbefore performing this operation.• Do not start the engine when removingthe tailpipe from the muffler.a. Remove the bolts 1.b. Remove the tailpipe 2 by pulling it out ofthe muffler.c. Tap the tailpipe lightly with a soft-face ham-mer or suitable tool, then use a wire brushto remove any carbon deposits from thespark arrester portion of the tailpipe and theinner contact surfaces of the muffler.d. Insert the tailpipe 2 into the muffler andalign the bolt holes.e. Insert the bolt 1 and tighten it.f. Start the engine and rev it up approximatelytwenty times while momentarily creatingexhaust system back pressure by blockingthe end of the muffler with a shop towel.g. Stop the engine and allow the exhaust pipeto cool. www.midwestmanuals.com
