1100 >>> arrestor Gone !!!!

[David_Kb7uns]

The problem with the diesels is that the carbon builds up under load and breaks loose and can come out in large chunks. A good sized piece of carbon can carry quite a good amount of heat with it and will still be burning hot when it lands. Now the Kubota engines that we are using are fuel efficent and not like the older and larger smoking engines on some of the logging equipment around here. I can tell you that in our area most equipment in the field have spark arrestors applied and some even have on board engine compartment fire suppresion systems. It is probably the better thing to do and even if it does cause a fire on your own property you still have to pay the bill. And all this is in Oregon where we are soaked half the year and can't start a match with a torch.

David
Kb7uns

 

[chuckbuck]

My RTV1100 has 25 hours on it and is totally gut less. After seeing the photo of the plugged up arrestor, i pulled mine into the shop and pulled the arrestor out.
To my surprise, it was not plugged up at all. Not one hole in the screen was plugged. I cut it off anyway since don't use in on gov land.

I'm sure it will still run better since the screen looks really restrictive in its self.