Service Spark Plug
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester
Inspect Spark Arrester Screen
Battery Replacement (if applicable)
To service spark plug:
1. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. Inspect electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and
reset spark plug gap to 0.028 - 0.031 in (0.70 - 0.80
mm). See Figure 4-4.
3. Install new battery. Install hold down
bracket and tighten.
4. Connect positive (+) battery terminal (red
wire) FIRST (red wire). Slide rubber boot
over connection hardware.
5. Connect negative (-) battery terminal
(black wire) SECOND.
6. Slide rubber boot over connection hardware.
NOTE
: Use ONLY original equipment replacement
parts.
Inspect muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other
damage. Remove spark arrester, if equipped,
inspect for damage or carbon blockage.
Replace parts as required.
1. Loosen muffer cover
(
B
)
and remove bolt
(
A
)
.
2. Loosen spark screen cover
(
D
)
and remove bolt
(
C
)
.
3. spark arrestor screen(E) and replace if torn, perforated
or otherwise damaged. If screen is not damaged, clean
with commercial solvent.
4. Replace spark arrestor screen(E).Secure with spark
screen cover
(
D
)
and bolt
(
C
)
.
5. Replace muffer cover
(
B
)
.Secure with bolt
(
A
)
.
See Figure 4-5.
1. Disconnect negative (-) battery terminal
FIRST (black wire).
2. Disconnect positive (+) battery terminal
SECOND (red wire).
NOTE:
The battery shipped with the generator
has been fully charged. A battery may lose
some charge when not in use for prolonged
periods of time. If battery is unable to crank
engine, charge it ((see the Charging the Battery
(electric start units only) section for details).
IMPORTANT NOTE
: Running the generator
does not charge battery.
NOTE
: Replace spark plug if electrodes are
pitted, burned or porcelain is cracked. Use
ONLY recommended replacement plug. See
Specifications.
4. Install spark plug finger tight, and tighten an
additional 3/8 to 1/2 turn using spark plug wrench.
Figure 4-4. Spark Plug
WARNING
Accidental Start-up. Disconnect the negative battery
cable, then the positive battery cable when working
on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death or serious injury.
Figure 4-5. Battery Connection
Figure 4-6. Spark Arrestor Screen
WARNING
Hot Surfaces. When operating machine, do not
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from
combustibles during use. Hot surfaces could
result in severe burns or fire.
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