RTV 900 spark arrestor?

[smstonypoint]

I just performed the first 50-hour service on my RTV 900 and per the owner's manual, cleaned the spark arrestor for the first time. I was surprised by the amount of soot that had accumulated over just 50 hours. I left my manual at the farm, but believe the manual calls for cleaning the arrestor every 100 hours after the first 100 hours.


Is it a waste of time to clean the arrestor more frequently than the manual calls for?

Thanks in advance for any guidance.

Steve

 

[timswi]

No, actually you should probably keep an eye on it. Others have noticed performace problems once that plugs up. My RTV500 never plugged, The 1100 is too new to know. Besides, removing it once in a while will prevent the screws from becomming perminant.

 

[Dargo]

I've heard tales of some of them being lost when they were being cleaned.

 

[timswi]

I've heard tales of some of them being lost when they were being cleaned.

True...Didn't want to say that though

 

[smstonypoint]

I've heard tales of some of them being lost when they were being cleaned.

What are the consequences of losing the arrestor?

Steve

 

[rswyan]

You will make Smokey The Bear very very unhappy ......

 

[Phil_R]

First PM project on my RTV900 was R&R spark arrester screws and apply anti-seize. Fresh anti-seize is applied every time screws are removed to service spark arrester.

 

[smstonypoint]

First PM project on my RTV900 was R&R spark arrester screws and apply anti-seize. Fresh anti-seize is applied every time screws are removed to service spark arrester.

Phil,

I did notice some light rust on the screws. What's R&R?

Steve

 

[Phil_R]

PM - preventive maintenance
R&R - remove and replace

 

[smstonypoint]

PM - preventive maintenance
R&R - remove and replace

Phil,

Got it -- thanks. Did you buy replacement screws from Kubota or find another source?

Steve