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7. "HOW-TO" MAINTENANCE

ENGINE OIL CHANGE

SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER

UP

Change engine oil every 100 hours.
(for a new engine, change oil after 5 hour.)

Please use a container to load the
used oil for protecting environment.

Use fresh and high quality lubricating oil to the specified quantity.
If contaminated or deteriorated oil is used or the quantity of the engine oil is not 
sufficient, the engine damage will result and its life will be greatly shortened.

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NOTE:

A

B

C

D

           

Operating

 

engine

 

with

 

loose

 

or

 

damaged

 

air

 

cleaner

 

components

 

could

 

cause

 

premature

 

wear

 

and

 

failure

Replace

 

all

 

bent

 

or

 

damaged

 

components

.

1. 

Remove

 

screw

 (

C

and

 

air

 

cleaner

 

cover

 (

A

).

2. 

Remove

 

foam

 

element

 (

B

from

 

air

 

cleaner

 

base

 (

D

).

3. 

Wash

 

foam

 

element

 (

B

in

 

warm

 

water

 

with

 

detergent

Rinse

 

and

 

allow

 

to

 

air

 

dry

.

4. 

Lightly

 

oil

 

foam

 

element

 (

B

with

 

new

 

engine

 

oil

squeeze

 

out

 

excess

 

oil

.

5. 

Reinstall

 

foam

 

element

 (

B

into

 

air

 

cleaner

 

base

 (

D

).

6. 

Reinstall

 

cover

 

and

 

secure

 

with

 

screw

 (

C

).

N

M

1. 

Clean

 

area

 

around

 

oil

 

fill

 

cap

/

dipstick

 (

N

and

 

oil

 

drain

 

plug

 (

M

).

2. 

Remove

 

oil

 

drain

 

plug

 (

M

and

 

oil

 

f

 

ll

 

cap

/

dipstick

 (

N

). 

Drain

 

oil

 

completely

.

3. 

Reinstall

 

oil

 

drain

 

plug

 (

M

). 

Torque

 

to

 

13 

ft

lb

. (17.6 

N

·

m

).

4. 

Fill

 

crankcase

 

with

 

new

 

oil

up

 

to

 

point

 

of

 

overflowing filler neck.

5. 

Reinstall

 

oil

 

fill

 

cap

/

dipstick

 (

N

and

 

tighten

 

securely

.

6. 

Dispose

 

of

 

used

 

oil

 

in

 

accordance

 

with

 

local

 

ordinances

.

NOTE:

Summary of Contents for PRE4000K

Page 1: ...carefully before operating equipment Ensure engine is stopped and level before performing any maintenance or service IMPORTANT Record product information to reference when ordering parts or obtaining...

Page 2: ...e not followed Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not followed Gives helpful information If a problem should arise or if you have any questions about th...

Page 3: ...d to proper oil level See Add Engine Oil Fuel tank filled at or below baffle See Add Fuel Inspect fuel lines tank cap and fittings each time before using generator DO NOT use if fuel leak or damage is...

Page 4: ...ECIFICATIONS 08 3 COMPONENTS 09 4 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 10 5 OPERATING PROCEDURES 14 6 SERVICING THE GENERATOR 18 7 HOW TO MAINTENANCE 29 8 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE 22 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING 23 10 WARRANTY...

Page 5: ...de alarms or plug in carbon monoxide alarms with battery back up according to the manufacturer s instructions Smoke alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas DO NOT run this product inside homes garage...

Page 6: ...e Keep fuel away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other ignition sources Check fuel lines tank cap and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks Replace if necessary DO NOT light a cigarett...

Page 7: ...water while barefoot or while hands or feet are wet DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or service generator WARNING Exhaust heat gases could ignite combustibles structures or dama...

Page 8: ...speeds impose a heavy load DO NOT tamper with governor spring links or other parts to increase engine speed Generator supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed speed DO NOT...

Page 9: ...wheel Magneto Unleaded Automotive Gasoline Recoil 4 Gallon 20oz Lubricating Oil Capacity Counter Clockwise Facing P T O Float Brush Polyurethane Type Carburetor Type Air Cleaner Alternator Type P T O...

Page 10: ...ER 9 RECOIL STARTER 10 OIL DRAIN PLUG 11 OIL FILLER CAP 12 GROUND TERMINAL 13 AIR CLEANER 14 SUPPORTING LEGS 15 MUFFLER 16 FUEL TANK 17 HANDLE FRAME 18 WHEELS A Digital display B AC voltage indicator...

Page 11: ...following tools to install the wheels 21mm wrench or adjustable wrench not included Socket wrench with a 13mm socket not included Pliers not included 1 Before adding fuel and oil tip the generator on...

Page 12: ...il level is below the lower level line refill with suitable oil see table below to upper level line Do not screw in the oil filler cap when checking oil level Multigrade Ambient 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 4...

Page 13: ...ore refueling with fuel Be careful not to admit dust dirt water or other foreign objects into fuel Wipe off spilt fuel thoroughly before starting engine Keep open flames away Be sure to use the fuel f...

Page 14: ...r tilt Two wheels help you to move the generator very relaxed CHECKING GFCI To reduce chance of electrical shock 1 Do not attempt to operate equipment if ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI RESET bu...

Page 15: ...l cock ON 3 Turn engine switch to ON position and pull rope or push start button for electric start 4 Turn choke lever OFF after engine is warm If engine does not start repeat operation until engine s...

Page 16: ...ughly tested and adjusted in the factory If the generator does not produce the specified voltage consult your nearest FIRMAN Generator dealer Be sure that the total wattage of all appliances does not...

Page 17: ...increased fuel consumption and spark plug fouling To alleviate high altitude issues other than the natural power loss FIRMAN can provide a high altitude carburetor main jet The alternative main jet an...

Page 18: ...power switch of the electric equipment or unplug the cord from receptacle of the generator b Allow the engine about 3 minutes to cool down at no load before stopping c Set the engine switch to OFF po...

Page 19: ...Do not pour it down into sewage drains onto garden soil or into open streams Your local zoning environmental regulations will give you more detailed instructions on proper disposal Items marked with...

Page 20: ...lure Replace all bent or damaged components 1 Remove screw C and air cleaner cover A 2 Remove foam element B from air cleaner base D 3 Wash foam element B in warm water with detergent Rinse and allow...

Page 21: ...trode gap to 0 7 to 0 8 mm 0 028 to 0 031 SPARK PLUG NGK BPR6HS equivalent Dirt and water in the fuel are removed by the fuel strainer a Remove the strainer cup and throw away water and dirt b Clean t...

Page 22: ...ng in death or serious injury Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting in serious injury Keep at least 5 feet 1 5 m of clearance on all sides of generator including overhead Contact the o...

Page 23: ...rting difficult Loosen the drain screw on the bottom of the carburetor float chamber and drain the fuel completely Change engine oil Check for loose bolts and screws tighten them if necessary Clean ge...

Page 24: ...lever is in OFF 0 position 3 Low oil level 4 Dirty air cleaner 5 Out of fuel 6 Stale fuel 7 Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug 8 Bad spark plug 9 Water in fuel 10 Flooded 11 Excessively rich...

Page 25: ...TIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND Some states or countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limi...

Page 26: ...n the owner s manual supplied is warranted for the warranty period stated above Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period 3 Any warranted pa...

Page 27: ...harges associated with the inspection and testing of generators which are found not to be a valid warranty claim HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE To obtain service for this FIRMAN generator you must return it fr...

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