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POWER SYSTEM OPERATION (Contd)
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Exhaust System Operation.
The exhaust system directs exhaust gases away from the vehicle for all models covered in this manual.
Major components of the exhaust system are:
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EXHAUST STACK - Directs exhaust from muffler away from vehicle.
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD - Collects exhaust from cylinder head ports and directs it to front exhaust pipe.
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FRONT EXHAUST PIPE - Directs exhaust to rear exhaust pipe.
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FLEX PIPE - Part of rear exhaust pipe and allows flexibility for vibration and expansion in system.
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REAR EXHAUST PIPE - Directs exhaust to muffler.
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MUFFLER - Quiets exhaust noises.
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MUFFLER SHIELD - Protects personnel from muffler heat.
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