2007 Polaris Ranger 500 2x4 Owners Manual - Page 81
2007 Polaris Ranger 500 2x4 Manual
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MAINTENANCE Spark Arrestor WARNING Failure to heed the following warnings while servicing the spark arrestor could result in serious injury or death. Do not perform service on the spark arrestor while the system is hot. Exhaust system temperatures can reach 1000° F. Allow components to cool sufficiently before proceeding. Remove any combustible materials from the area. Wear eye protection and gloves. Do not stand behind or in front of the vehicle while purging. Never run the engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can cause loss of consciousness or death in a very short time. Never go under the vehicle while it's inclined. Use the following procedure to periodically purge accumulated carbon from the exhaust pipe. 1. Remove the arrestor clean-out plugs located on the bottom of the muffler. 2. Shift the transmission to neutral. Apply the brakes. Start the engine. 3. Purge accumulated carbon from the system by momentarily revExhaust Outlet ving the engine several times. Clean-Out 4. If carbon is expelled, cover or Plugs plug the exhaust outlet and rap on the pipe around the clean-out plugs while revving the engine several more times. 5. If particles are still suspected to be in the muffler, elevate the rear of the vehicle one foot higher than the front. Engage the park brake. Block the wheels. Make sure the transmission is in neutral and repeat steps 3 and 4 until no more particles are expelled when the engine is revved. 6. Stop the engine. Allow the arrestor to cool. 7. Reinstall the arrestor plugs and remove the outlet cover or plug. 78