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Honda EB5000 / EB6500 — Spark Arrester Service

Maintenance

For the Honda EB5000 / EB6500, from the Honda owner's manual.

Applies to: Honda EB6500, Honda GX390T2 engine

Before you start

  • Allow the muffler to cool before servicing the spark arrester.
  • Replace the spark arrester if it is damaged.

Procedure

  1. Remove the two 5 mm screws, and remove the spark arrester.
  2. Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen.
  3. Install the spark arrester in the reverse order of removal.

Tools required

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Full service-parts list: Honda EB6500 →, Honda GX390T2 engine →

Source: Honda owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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