Polaris 2013 ATV Sportsman 500 Tractor INTL - Manual (Page 111)

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MAINTENANCE
Spark Arrester
6. If carbon comes out of the
exhaust, cover or plug the exhaust
outlet. Wear protective gloves.
7. Lightly tap on the exhaust pipe
with a rubber mallet while repeat-
ing step 5.
8. If particles are still suspected to
be in the muffler, elevate the rear
of the vehicle 30 cm higher than
the front. Block the wheels.
9. Place the transmission in PARK.
Repeat steps 5 to 7 until no more
particles are expelled.
10. Stop the engine. Allow the
arrester to cool.
11. Reinstall the arrester plug and remove the exhaust outlet cover or
plug.
30 cm