Posted 8/12/2006 22:23 (#35166 - in reply to #35082) Subject: I had one at the batteries, and
I added a muffler extension like on a 4840 tractor and never had another. Cutting to the east with a strong north wind and very very dry. Had to be a ember that fell. There was little air movement in these condition in the engine area. That tip got the exhaust up and away from the sidewall of the machine.