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Owner’s Manual
Inspection, Cleaning, and Maintenance (cont’d)
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Spark Plug
1. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug.
2. Use the spark plug tool that shipped with your generator to remove the plug.
3. Inspect the electrode on the plug. It must be clean and not worn to produce the spark required for ignition.
4. Make certain the spark plug gap is 0.7 - 0.8mm (0.028 - 0.031 in.).
5. Carefully thread the plug into the engine.
6. Use the spark plug tool to firmly install the plug.
7. Attach the spark plug wire to the plug.
Air Filter
1. Remove the air filter cover by releasing the snap clips on top and bottom.
2. Remove the foam element.
3. Wash in liquid detergent and water.
4. Squeeze thoroughly dry in a clean cloth.
5. Saturate in clean engine oil.
6. Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all excess oil.
7. Place the filter in the assembly.
8. Reattach the air filter cover and snap clips back in place.
Spark Arrestor
(optional)
1. Allow the engine to cool completely before servicing the spark arrester.
2. Remove the two screws holding the cover plate which retains the end of the spark arrester to the muffler.
3. Remove the spark arrester screen.
4. Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen with a wire brush.
5. Replace the spark arrester if it is damaged.
6. Position the spark arrester in the muffler and attach with the two screws.
Cleaning
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Use a damp cloth to clean exterior surfaces of the engine.
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Use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt and oil.
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Use an air compressor to clear dirt and debris from the engine.
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DO NOT use a garden hose to clean the generator. Water can enter the generator through the cooling slots and
damage the generator windings.
Maintenance Schedule
Follow the service intervals indicated in the schedule below.
Service your generator more frequently when operating in adverse conditions.
Every 8 hours of operation or daily
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Check oil level.
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Clean around air intake and muffler.
Every 50 hours of operation or every season
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If operating under heavy load or in hot environments, drain the old engine oil and replace with approximately
1
quart
of
high quality SAE 10W-30 grade engine oil
.
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Remove, clean, re-dampen with motor oil and replace air filter.
