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Yamaha EF1000iS — Muffler Screen and Spark Arrester

Maintenance

For the Yamaha EF1000iS, from the Yamaha owner's manual.

Before you start

  • Engine and muffler will be very hot after running

Procedure

  1. Remove the cover
  2. Remove the muffler screen
  3. Use a flathead screwdriver to pry the spark arrester out from the muffler
  4. Remove the spark arrester
  5. Remove carbon deposits with a wire brush
  6. Check the muffler screen and spark arrester, replace if damaged
  7. Install the spark arrester, aligning lump to hole in muffler pipe
  8. Install the muffler screen
  9. Install the cover

Tools required

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Source: Yamaha 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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