Westinghouse WGen12000DFc, User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
NOTICE
Do not pollute. Follow the guidelines of the EPA or other
governmental agencies for proper disposal of hazardous
materials. Consult local authorities or reclamation facility.
SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE
NOTICE
Always use the Westinghouse OEM or compatible non-
resistor-type spark plug. Use of resistor-type spark plug
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engine from starting.
Inspect and clean the spark plugs after every 100 hours of
use or six months. Replace the spark plugs after 300 hours
of use or every year.
Place the generator on a level surface and allow the
engine to cool.
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directly away from the engine.
Clean the area around the spark plugs.
Remove the spark plugs with the included spark plug
socket wrench.
NOTICE
Never apply any side load or move the spark plug
laterally when removing the spark plug.
Inspect the spark plugs. Replace if electrodes are
pitted, burned, or the insulator is cracked. Only use a
recommended replacement plug.
Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a wire-type
feeler gauge. If necessary, correct the gap by carefully
bending the side electrode.
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0.024 – 0.032 in. (0.60 – 0.80 mm)
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as additional 3/8 to 1/2 turn with the spark plug wrench.
Attach the spark plug boots.
SPARK ARRESTOR SERVICE
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spark arrestor. Check and clean the spark arrestor after
every 100 hours of use or six months. Failure to clean the
spark arrestor will result in degraded engine performance.
Place the generator on a level surface.
Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark
arrestor screen with a wire brush. The spark arrestor
must be free of breaks and tears. Use compressed air
to clear removed deposits.
FUEL FILTER
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Allow the generator to cool completely.
Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
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