200978 - 4500W DUAL FUEL OPEN FRAME INVERTER
STORAGE
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6. Position the spark arrestor on the muffler and attach with the
screws removed in step 2.
CAUTION
Failure to clean the spark arrestor will result in degraded
engine performance.
NOTICE
Federal and local laws and administrative requirements
indicate when and where spark arrestors are required. When
ordered, spark arrestors are required for operation of this
generator in National Forest lands. In California, this generator
must not be used on any forest-covered land, brush-covered
land, or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with
a spark arrestor.
Adjusting the Governor
WARNING
Tampering with the factory set governor will void your
warranty.
The air-fuel mixture is not adjustable. Tampering with the governor
can damage your generator and your electrical devices and
will void your warranty. Contact our Technical Support Team at
1-877-338-0999 for all other service and/or adjustment needs.
Maintenance Schedule
Follow the service intervals indicated in the following maintenance
schedule.
Service your generator more frequently when operating in adverse
conditions.
Contact our Technical Support Team at 1-877-338-0999 to locate
the nearest CPE certified service dealer for your generator or
engine maintenance needs.
EVERY 8 HOURS OR PRIOR TO EACH USE
Check oil level
Clean around air intake and muffler
Check propane (LPG) hose for leaks
FIRST 5 HOURS (BREAK IN)
Change oil
EVERY 50 HOURS OR ANNUALLY
Clean air filter
Change oil if operating under heavy load or in hot
environments
EVERY 100 HOURS OR ANNUALLY
Change oil
Clean/adjust spark plug
Clean spark arrestor
Clean fuel valve filter*
EVERY 250 HOURS
Clean combustion chamber*
Check/adjust valve clearance*
EVERY 3 YEARS
Replace fuel line*
Replace LPG hose
* To be performed by knowledgeable, experienced owners or CPE certified service
centers.
STORAGE
WARNING
To avoid accidental or unintended ignition of your generator
during periods of storage, the following precautions should be
followed:
–
When storing the generator make sure the EZ Start dial is
set to the “OFF” position.
NOTICE
The following storage instructions apply when gasoline has
been used to run the generator. NOTE: LPG does not apply and
will not create build up or clog the carburetor.
Short Term Storage (up to 30 days)
Ethanol blended gasoline in the gasoline tank has a maximum
shelf life of up to 1 year with the addition of properly formulated
fuel stabilizers and if stored in a cool, dry place. Gasoline in the
carburetor, however, may gum up and clog the carburetor if it isn’t
used or drained within 2-4 weeks.
If using the generator within 2 weeks, follow the steps according
to
Stopping the Engine
section.
