Kipor Sinemaster IG2000i, Operation Manual

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2. AIR CLEANER SERVICE IG2000i
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent carburetor
malfunctioning, service the air cleaner regularly. Service more frequently when
operating the generator in extremely dirty areas.
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Do not use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning. They are flammable
and explosive under certain conditions.
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Never run the generator without the air cleaner, otherwise rapid engine wear may
result.
1. Loosen the cover screw and remove the left side maintenance cover.
2. Remove the air cleaner cover and remove the fine and filter coarse elements.
3. Wash the filter elements in a non-flammable or high flash point solvent and dry it
thoroughly.
4. Soak the filter elements in clean engine oil and squeeze out the excess oil.
5. Reinstall the coarse and fine air cleaner filter elements and the air cleaner cover.
Tighten the cover screw securely.
6. Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the cover screw securely.