Polaris PMS 419 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Spark Arrestor
Failure to heed the following warnings while servicing the spark arrestor could 
result in serious injury or death.
Do not perform clean-out immediately after the engine has been run, as the 
exhaust system becomes very hot. Serious burns could result from contact with 
the exhaust components. Allow components to cool sufficiently before 
proceeding.
Wear eye protection and gloves.
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.
Periodically clean the spark arrestor to remove accumulated carbon.
1. Remove the retaining 
screw and washer. 
Remove the arrestor from 
the end of the muffler.
2. Use a non-synthetic brush 
to clean the arrestor 
screen. A synthetic brush 
may melt if components 
are warm. If necessary, 
blow debris from the 
screen with compressed 
air.
3. Inspect the screen for 
wear and damage. 
Replace a worn or dam-
aged screen.
4. Reinstall the arrestor. 
Torque screws to 5-7 ft. lbs. (7-9 Nm).
WARNING
Arrestor
Retaining 
Screw and 
Washer
Screen
Muffler