Powermate PC0685000, Operator'S Manual

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SPARK PLUG
Remove the spark plug and clean the electrodes section
with a wire brush or sandpaper. Next, set the gap at .028
inches (0.7 mm) by adjusting the negative electrode
. Replace
the spark plug with correct torque: 14 ft-lb (20 N.m)
OIL TYPE
Use new good quality oil, SE, SF, or SD grade. The oil to
be used depends upon the temperature at which the engine is
operated:
Below 32° F (0° C) . . . . . . . . .SAE 10W, 10W-30, or 10W-40
32 to 80° F (0 to 25° C) . . . . . .SAE 20W, 10W-30, or 10W-40
80 to 95° F (25 to 35° C) . . . . .SAE 30W, 10W-30, or 10W-40
Above 95° F (35° C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAE 40W
OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Change oil while engine is warm.
2. Place the generator unit on a level surface.
3. Remove the oil filler cap.
4. Open the oil drain plug and let oil drain completely into a
pan placed under the engine.
5. Check gaskets. Replace if required.
6. Reinstall the oil drain plug and refill engine with clean
oil.
7. Replace the oil filler cap.
AIR FILTER CLEANING
1. Unscrew the air filter cover.
2. Remove filter element and wash well in solvent.
3. Pour a small amount of oil onto the filter element and
gently squeeze out any excess oil.
4. Replace the filter element and air filter cover.
5. Be sure the filter cover seals properly all around.
FUEL VALVE FILTER CLEANING
1. Remove the cup at the bottom of the fuel valve with a
small wrench.
2. Remove the fuel valve filter.
3. Clean and wash out the filter and cup and replace.
FUEL STRAINER CLEANING
1. Remove the plastic fuel strainer, located below the fuel
tank cap.
2. Wash the strainer in solvent and replace.
MAINTENANCE
ITEM NOTES
Daily (Before
operation) Initial
20 hours
Every
50 hours
Every
100 hours
Spark Plug
Check condition. Adjust gap and
clean. Replace if necessary.
ü
Engine Oil Check oil level.
ü
Replace.
ü ü
Air Filter Clean, replace if necessary.
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Fuel Filter
Clean fuel filter and fuel tank strainer.
Replace if necessary.
ü
Fuel Line
Check fuel hose for cracks or other
damage. Replace if necessary.
ü
Exhaust
System Check for leakage. Retighten or
replace gasket if necessary.
ü
Check muffler screen. Clean/replace
if necessary.
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Carburetor Check choke operation.
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Starting
System
Check recoil starter operation.
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Fittings/
Fasteners
Check. Replace if necessary.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Replace with only the same type of spark plug which
was removed. An improper spark plug can cause the
engine to overheat, emit smoke, or otherwise perform
poorly.