TM 5-4310-393-143-15.3. ENGINE EXHAUST MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTER.This task covers: A. Inspect B. Replace.Tools:Materials/Parts:Tool kit, General Mechanic's Set ScratchShim Set (P/N 01284600)Wire Brush NSN 7920-00-044-4857Muffler (P/N MUF-0018)Spark Arrester (P/N 18782-AP)Equipment Conditions:Engine secured, Muffler ColdA.Inspect.1.Cleaning the Muffler for Inspection.a.Remove two hex nuts (Figure 3-15, Item 6),and washer (9) and remove the long bolt (2).Remove thebottom cup (10).b.Remove u-bolt (7) and spark arrester (8).c.Remove hex nut (11) and disassemblespark arrester.d.Using a stiff brush, clean soot, carbon, anddirt from the cup, each spark arrester plate, and from theinside of muffler (1) and bottom cup (10).NOTEFor best results, clean all parts dry,without solvents.e.examine the cleaned parts for corrosion orburn-throughf.If parts are satisfactory, reassemble inreverse order. If unserviceable, replace the muffler.FIGURE 3-15. ENGINE EXHAUST MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTERB.Replace1.Replacing the Muffler.a.Remove hex nuts (5) from studs (4) which secure the muffler to the crankcase. Remove and discard the shimset (3).b.Replace the shim set, complete muffler and spark arrester with new parts as necessary, in reverse order ofremoval.3-24
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