Content Source: Polaris Power® P5500 and P6500 Owner’s Manual (9931064 R02) > Maintenance Chapter

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Spark Arrester

The spark arrester is located on the end of the muffler.
WARNING
Generator exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials and burn skin if touched.
Allow generator and exhaust to cool before performing spark arrestor maintenance.
IMPORTANT
The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to maintain its efficiency.
Before performing any inspection or maintenance on the battery, ignition switch should be positioned to OFF.
  1. Remove screw holding the spark arrester to the muffler .
  2. Pull the end cap off to remove the arrester screen.
  3. Clean the spark arrestor with a stiff wire brush.
  4. Replace if the wire mesh is perforated or torn.
  5. Reinstall screen and cap. Secure cap to the muffler with the screw.

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