Kipor Sinemaster IG2000i, Operation Manual

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9. MAINTENANCE
The purpose of the maintenance and adjustment schedule is to keep the generator
in the best operating condition.
Inspect or service as scheduled in the table below.
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Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. If the engine must be
run, make sure the area is well ventilated. The exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas.
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Use genuine our parts or their equivalent. The use of replacement parts which
are not of equivalent quality may damage the generator.
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When repairing or replacing the accessories of emission control system, make
sure to use the EPA standard accessories.
Emission control system
Emission source
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide (NOx), and hydrocarbons. It is
very important to control the emissions of NO
X
and hydrocarbons as they are a major
contributor to air pollution. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas. The emission of
fuel vapors is a source of pollution as well. The Kipor generator engine utilizes a
precise air-fuel ratio and emission control system to reduce the emissions of carbon
monoxide, NO
X
, hydrocarbons, and evaporative fuel emissions.
Regulation
Your engine has been designed to meet current Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) clean air standards if so
equipped and designated. The regulations dictate that the manufacturer provide
operation and maintenance standards regarding the emission control system. Tune
up specifications are provided in the Specifications section and a description of the
emission control system may be found in an appendix to this manual, Adherence to