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Air Filter Maintenance
NOTE: A dirty air filter will restrict the air
flow in the carburetor, which may cause
incorrect combustion, resulting in seri-
ous problems for the engine. Clean the
air filter regularly according to the main-
tenance plan in thi manual and more fre-
quently in dusty areas.
NOTE: Never start the generator without
the air filter as it may cause permament
damage.
NOTE: DO NOT use low flash point fuel
or solvents when cleaning the air filter.
They are flammable and explosive un-
der certain conditions.
• Loosen and remove the air filter cover
-
screw (C).
• Take out the filter element (B).
• Clean the filter in a soap and water solu
-
tion (E). Allow it to dry completely.
• Dip the dry filter in oil (F), the same type
as used in the generator engine.
• Squeeze out excess oil (G). Generator
will produce smoke from exhaust if not
wrung out properly)
• Install filter element in the filter box, close
cover and screw down.
E
F
G
Spark Plug Maintenance
RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUG:
TORCH
F6RTC, NGK BP7ES, BOSCH WR3C
• Unplug the spark plug cap by pulling out-
ward (B).
• Using a spark plug spanner extract the
sparkplug by unscrewing from the engine
anti-clockwise (A).
• Inspect the spark plug visually. Replace
with a new one if cracked or chipped.
Clean electrode with a fine wire brush.
• Measure electrode distance with a gauge
and, if necessary, adjusted to specifica
-
tion.
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