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Owner’s Manual
Inspection, Cleaning, and
Maintenance
Muffler Maintenance
WARNING! ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE ENGINE POWER SWITCH (2) IS IN ITS
“OFF” POSITION. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM THE ENGINE.
AND ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME FOR THE ENGINE AND GENERATOR TO
COMPLETELY COOL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY INSPECTIONS,
MAINTENANCE, OR CLEANING.
• Spark arrestor maintenance:
1. Unscrew screw from the end of muffler.
2. Remove the spark arrestor.
3. Use a wire brush to remove carbon deposits from spark arrestor screen
• If the generator has been running, the muffler will be very hot.
Allow it to cool before proceeding.
• The spark arrestor must be serviced every 100 hours to maintain its efficiency.
4. Reinstall spark arrestor.
