Maintenance & Repair (cont’d)
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3. Remove the spark arrestor bracket 4 , clean the muffler screen 5 and spark
arrestor 6. Replace if damaged.
NOTE
: When cleaning, use a wire brush lightly to avoid
damaging or scratching muffler screen and spark arrestor.
4. Reinstall the spark arrestor, muffler screen and sparker arrestor bracket.
5. Secure the spark arrestor bracket with securing bolts.
6. Install the end cover and tighten the screws.
Keep generator
clean
Keep generator clean.
If dust or debris accumulates on the generator, clean the generator with a
damp cloth or soft bristle brush. Do not allow air intakes to become blocked.
Note: Do not spray generator with a garden hose or pressure washer.
Water may enter the generator and cause damage to the rotor, stator, or
internal windings.
Maintenance Schedule
(1) Initial replacement of engine oil is after one month or 20 hours of operation.
(2) The air filter should be cleaned more frequently when used in an unusually wet or dusty area.
* These maintenance steps require tools and technical skills typically performed by a service technician.
Item
Steps
Pre-operation
check (daily)
6 months or 100 hrs
12 months or 300 hrs
Spark plug
Check condition.
Clean and replace if necessary.
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Fuel
Check level and for fuel leakage.
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Fuel hose
Check for cracks and damage.
Replace if necessary.
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Oil
Check oil level.
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Replace oil.
○ (1)
Air filter
Check condition.
Clean.
○ (2)
Muffler screen
Check condition.
Clean and replace if necessary.
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Spark arrestor
Check condition.
Clean and replace if necessary.
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Fuel filter
Clean and replace if necessary.
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Crankcase breather hose
Check hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.
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Cylinder head
Remove carbon build up.
*
Valve clearance
Check and adjust when engine is
cold.
*
Fittings/Fasteners
Check and replace if necessary.
*
