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Honda Pressure Washer Stalls? Spark Arrestor #18350-ZL8-000

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for installing or replacing the spark arrestor on a Honda small engine. The most common reason for replacing the spark arrestor is when it is clogged.

All of the information for this spark arrestor installation video is applicable to the following brands:
Honda, Lawn Boy, Toro, MTD, Cub Cadet

Tools needed: 10mm socket and socket wrench, rubber mallet, 4x6 tapping screw, multi screwdriver

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you install a spark arrestor on your muffler first make sure both the engine and muffler have cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Now remove the nuts securing the recoil starter to the engine.
4
Pull the starter off.
5
Lift off the engine cover and fuel tank and set them aside.
6
Be aware that some fuel may spill.
7
Next, remove the mounting bolts securing the muffler cover and remove the cover.
8
Install the spark arrestor by inserting it into the muffler outlet port and tapping it in until firmly seated.
9
Use a four-by-six millimeter tapping screw to secure it.
10
Replace the muffler cover and secure it with the bolts.
11
Replace the engine cover and fuel tank.
12
Reinstall the recoil starter by aligning it on the mounting posts then thread the nuts on to secure.
13
You’re now ready to reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and confirm that the engine runs properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for installing or replacing the spark arrestor on a Honda small engine. The most common reason for replacing the spark arrestor is when it is clogged.

All of the information for this spark arrestor installation video is applicable to the following brands:
Honda, Lawn Boy, Toro, MTD, Cub Cadet

Tools needed: 10mm socket and socket wrench, rubber mallet, 4x6 tapping screw, multi screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you install a spark arrestor on your muffler first make sure both the engine and muffler have cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Now remove the nuts securing the recoil starter to the engine.
4
Pull the starter off.
5
Lift off the engine cover and fuel tank and set them aside.
6
Be aware that some fuel may spill.
7
Next, remove the mounting bolts securing the muffler cover and remove the cover.
8
Install the spark arrestor by inserting it into the muffler outlet port and tapping it in until firmly seated.
9
Use a four-by-six millimeter tapping screw to secure it.
10
Replace the muffler cover and secure it with the bolts.
11
Replace the engine cover and fuel tank.
12
Reinstall the recoil starter by aligning it on the mounting posts then thread the nuts on to secure.
13
You’re now ready to reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and confirm that the engine runs properly.

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