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Spark Plug Cap
Spark Plug
Spark Plug Wrench
SPARK PLUG SERVICE
1. Remove the spark plug cap.
2. Clean dirt and debris around the spark
plug base.
3. Carefully remove the spark plug using
the supplied wrench.
4. Visually inspect the spark plug. If the
insulator is cracked or the base is chipped,
discard the spark plug and replace
immediately. If no damage is present,
clean the body of the plug.
5. Measure the plug cap with a feeler gauge.
The gap should
be between
0.7 and 0.8mm
(0.028 to 0.31”).
Adjust gap by
carefully bending
the side electrode.
6. Re-install the spark plug and spark plug cap.
Make sure the spark plug is tightened
securely. An improperly installed spark plug
can damage the generator.
SPARK ARRESTOR SERVICE
Allow the muffler to cool before spark
arrestor maintenance.
1. Unscrew muffler end cover bolts and
remove muffler cover.
2. Remove retaining screw from spark
arrestor and remove from muffler.
3. Use a wire brush to remove carbon deposits
from spark arrestor screen. Inspect the
screen for holes and replace if necessary.
4. Re-install the spark arrestor.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
When transporting the generator, make
sure to shut off the fuel tap and keep the
generator level. For the ATP6500XE generator,
remove the battery and store in a dry place.
Recharge once a month. Do not store the
battery in excessively warm or cold places.
HANDLING
1. Turn off the engine switch and fuel tap.
2. Keep the generator level to avoid
fuel spillage.
STORAGE (FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME)
1. Ensure that the storage area is free of
excess humidity and dust.
2. Drain the fuel tank and carburettor.
DRAINING FUEL TANK
1. Turn engine switch OFF.
2. Remove the fuel tank cap and filter
screen under the cap.
3. Empty the tank into an approved petrol
container using a funnel or syphon to
avoid spillage.
DRAINING THE CARBURETTOR
1. Turn engine switch to OFF.
2. Turn the fuel tap to ON.
3. Place a suitable container under the
carburettor drain screw. Slowly loosen
the screw.
4. Allow fuel to drain completely
into container.
5. Tighten drain screw.
0.7~0.8mm
(0.028~0.031 inch)
Carburettor Drain Screw
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