100396 - 3400W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START INVERTER GENERATOR
MAINTENANCE
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1. Use a damp cloth to clean exterior surfaces of the generator.
2. Use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt and oil.
3. Use an air compressor (25 PSI) to clear dirt and debris from
the generator.
4. Inspect all air vents and cooling slots to ensure that they are
clean and unobstructed.
To prevent accidental starting, remove and ground the spark plug
wire before performing any service.
Changing the Engine Oil
Change oil when the engine is warm. Refer to the oil specification
to select the proper grade for your operating environment.
1. Set the generator on top of a work bench or table.
2. Loosen the cover screws and remove the maintenance cover.
3. Pop up the rubber maintenance plug, from below the drain
bolt.
4. Remove the drain bolt.
DRAIN BOLT
5. Allow the oil to drain completely.
6. Replace the drain plug.
7. Add oil according to
Add Engine Oil
in
Assembly
section.
DO NOT OVERFILL. Oil not included for routine maintenance.
8. Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the cover screws.
9. Dispose of used oil at an approved waste management
facility.
NOTICE
Once oil has been added, a visual check should show oil
about 1-2 threads from running out of the fill hole. If using the
dipstick to check oil level, DO NOT screw in the dipstick while
checking.
Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug
1. Remove the maintenance cover.
2. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug
3. Use a spark plug socket tool (not included), or a 13/16 in. or
21 mm socket (not included) to remove the plug.
4. Remove the spark plug.
5. Inspect the electrode on the plug. It must be clean and not
worn to produce the spark required for ignition.
6. Make certain the spark plug gap is
0.028-0.031 in. (0.7-0.8 mm).
SPARK PLUG GAP
7. Carefully thread the plug into the engine.
8. Use the spark plug socket tool (not included) or a 13/16 in. or
21 mm socket (not included) to firmly install the plug.
9. Attach the spark plug cap to the plug.
10. Reinstall the spark plug access cap, and maintenance cover
Cleaning the Air Filter
1. Remove the maintenance cover
2. Locate the air filter plastic cover.
3. Unsnap the locking hinge on the cover.
4. Remove the old filter.
5. Place the new filter in the assembly.
6. Re-snap the hinge on the air filter cover.
7. Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the cover screw
securely.
