200950 - 2500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR
MAINTENANCE
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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. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
4. Tilt the generator on its side and allow the oil to drain
completely.
5. Add oil according to
Add Engine Oil
in
Assembly
section.
DO NOT OVERFILL. Oil not included for routine maintenance.
6. Reinstall the maintenance cover.
7. 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 spark plug access cap from the top panel.
3. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug.
4. Use a spark plug socket tool (not included), or a
13/16 in. (21 mm) socket (not included) to remove the 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
0.024-0.031 in. (0.6-0.8 mm).
SPARK PLUG GAP
7. Refer to the spark plug types in
Specifications
when replacing
the plug.
8. Firmly re-install the plug.
9. Attach the spark plug cable to the spark plug.
10. Reinstall the spark plug access cap and maintenance cover.