Multiquip QPT205SLT - Manual (Page 24)

PAGE 24 — QP205SLT/QPT205SLT CENTRIFUGAL PUMP • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (05/16/14)
SPARK ARRESTER CLEANING
Clean the spark arrester every 6 months or 100 hours.
1. Remove the 4 mm screw (3) from the exhaust deflector,
then remove the deflector. See Figure 22.
2. Remove the 5 mm screw (4) from the muffler protector,
then remove the muffler protector.
3. Remove the 4 mm screw from the spark arrester, then
remove the spark arrester
Figure 22. Spark Arrester Removal
4. Carefully remove carbon deposits from the spark
arrester screen (Figure 23) with a wire brush.
Figure 23. Cleaning The Spark Arrester
5. If the spark arrester is damaged and has breaks or
holes, replace with a new one.
6. Reinstall the spark arrester and muffler protector in
reverse order of disassembly.
SPARK
ARRESTER
SCREEN
WIRE
BRUSH
MAINTENANCE (ENGINE)