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Figure 14
3. Remove muffler support screws
(A, Figure 15).
Figure 15
4. Remove the exhaust pipe screws, muffler
assembly, and gaskets. Discard gaskets.
Inspect Exhaust System
All exhaust system components must be
inspected whenever the exhaust system is
disassembled. Check muffler mounting bracket
and/or muffler adapters for cracked welds or
breakage. Check muffler for split seams, loose
internal parts, or cracked welds. Replace any
damaged parts with new OEM parts.
Never reinstall broken or damaged
components.
Install Muffler and Guard
1. Coat mounting screws with Valve Guide
Lubricant #93963.
2. Place new exhaust gasket on cylinder
head and place exhaust pipe flange on
gasket.
3. Install screws at exhaust pipe and torque
to values listed in Section 12 - Engine
Specifications.
4. Install muffler support screws and torque
to values listed in Section 12 - Engine
Specifications.
5. Lightly coat muffler guard mounting
screws with Valve Guide Lubricant
#93963.
6. Place muffler guard over muffler and
install screws into control bracket and top
of muffler. Torque to values listed in
Section 12 - Engine Specifications.
Vertical Models 97700, 99700, 110000,
120000
Shown is a typical muffler application
(Figure 16).
Figure 16
Remove Guard and Muffler
1. Remove finger guard (A, Figure 17) and
fuel tank (B) from top of engine.
Figure 17