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8 will affect carburetor jetting with subsequent
poor performance and possible engine over-
heating.EBU27011Cleaning the spark arrester Be sure the exhaust pipe and muffler are cool be-
fore cleaning the spark arrester.
1. Remove the tailpipe cover by removing the
bolts.
2. Remove the tailpipe by pulling it out of the
muffler.3. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then use a wire
brush to remove any carbon deposits from the
spark arrester portion of the tailpipe and inside
of the tailpipe housing.
4. Insert the tailpipe into the muffler and align the
bolt holes.
5. Install the tailpipe cover by installing the bolts,
and then tighten them to the specified torque.1. Bolt
2. Tailpipe cover
1. Tailpipe
2. Spark arresterTightening torque:
Tailpipe bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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8 4. Remove the wheel.
EBU25700Installing a wheel 1. Install the wheel and the nuts.NOTE:
The arrow mark on the tire must point toward
the rotating direction of the wheel.
Tapered nuts are used for both the front and rear
wheels. Install the nuts with their tapered side to-wards the wheel.
2. Lower the ATV to the ground.
3. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified
torques.1. Arrow mark
1. Tapered nutTightening torques:
Front wheel nut:
55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
Rear wheel nut:
55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
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