Engine (cont’
d)
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Clean air filter
WARNING
Never run the generator without the air filter. Rapid engine wear will result.
1.
Unsnap or unscrew the air cleaner cover clips, remove the air cleaner cover, and remove the
element.
2.
Wash the air cleaner element in a solution of household detergent and warm water, then rinse
thoroughly, or wash in nonflammable or high flashpoint solvent. Allow the air cleaner element
to dry thoroughly.
3.
Soak the air
cleaner element
in clean engine
oil and squeeze
out the excess
oil. The engine
will smoke during
initial start-up if
too much oil is
left in the air
cleaner element.
4.
Re-install the air
cleaner element
and the cover.
Note: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean the filter. Pressurized air can damage the
filter and solvents will dissolve the filter.
Clean fuel valve
sediment cup
The sediment cup prevents dirt or water which may be in the fuel tank from entering the carburetor.
If the engine has not been run for a long time, the sediment cup should be cleaned.
1.
Close the fuel valve and remove the sediment cup.
2.
Remove the O-ring and filter from the sediment cup.
3.
Clean the sediment cup, O-ring, and filter in nonflammable or high flash point solvent.
4.
Reinstall the filter, O-ring, and sediment cup.
5.
Open the fuel valve and inspect for any leakage.
