2022 Kawasaki KLX140R Spark Arrester Owner’s Manual

2022 Kawasaki KLX140R Spark Arrester

Spark Arrester

This vehicle is equipped with a spark arrester. It must be properly maintained to ensure its efficiency. In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, clean the spark arrester.
NOTICE
The spark arrester must be installed correctly and functioning properly to provide adequate fire protection.

Spark Arrester Cleaning

WARNING
Hot exhaust system parts can cause serious burns. The exhaust system becomes very hot soon after the engine is started. To avoid burns, be sure the exhaust system is cold before cleaning the spark arrester.

• Remove the muffler cover bolts and muffler cover.
  • A. Muffler Cover Bolts
    B. Muffler Cover
• Remove the spark arrester mounting bolts.
  • A. Spark Arrester Mounting Bolts
• Remove the spark arrester.
  • A. Spark Arrester
  • B. Gasket
• With a wire brush, remove the carbon off the inside of the spark arrester and muffler.
• Replace the gasket with a new one.
• Install the spark arrester into the rear end of the muffler, and tighten the spark arrester mounting bolts securely.
• Install the muffler cover.
• Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the muffler cover bolts and tighten them to the specified torque.

Tightening Torque

• Muffler Cover Bolts: 8.8 Nm (0.90 kgfm, 78 in lb)