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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
1.
Place the generator on a level surface and warm up the engine for
several minutes. Then stop the engine and turn the fuel cock knob
to
OFF
. Turn the fuel tank cap air vent knob counterclockwise to
the
CLOSED
position.
FIG.33
2.
Loosen the screw and remove the cover.
3.
Remove the oil filler cap.
4.
Place an oil pan under the engine. Tilt the generator to drain the oil
completely. FIG.34
5.
Replace the generator on a level surface.
6.
Add engine oil to the upper level. FIG.35
7.
Replace the oil filler cap.
8.
Replace the cover and tighten the screw
Recommended engine oil:
(
see page 19)
API Service “ SJ”
CAUTION:
Be sure no foreign material enters the crankcase.
Do not tilt the generator when adding engine oil. This could result in
overfilling and damage to the engine
AIR FILTER
Cleaning your air filter needs to be part of your maintenance regime. The
air filter ensures that the air entering the combustion chamber is as clean
as possible. Contaminated air wears on the engine caused by foreign
bodies and a less efficient combustion process. FIG.36
1.
Remove the cover.
2.
Remove the air filter cover and element.
3.
Wash the element in solvent and dry.
4.
Oil the element and squeeze out excess oil. The element should be
wet but not dripping.
5.
Insert the element into the air filter.
6.
Replace the cover.
FIG.33
FIG.34
FIG.35
FIG.36
