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2. Remove the air filter (Fig. V).
3. Wash the air filter in solvent
or kerosene and allow to dry.
4. Lubricate the filter using
motor oil (SAE #30).
5. Thoroughly squeeze the
filter removing excess oil.
6. Replace air filter back into
the engine.
7. Secure the cover back onto the side panel of the generator.
IMPORTANT.
Never run the engine without the air filter
element in place.
Petrol tank filter
1. Stop the engine.
2. Turn the fuel lever to the ‘off’ position.
3. The petrol tank filter is located directly under
the petrol cap (2). This protects impurities entering the fuel
tank during refuelling.
4. Remove the filter (Fig. W) and wash thoroughly in a solvent.
5. Re-assemble.
Tap extension fuel filter
A small fuel filter has been fitted to the inlet side of the fuel
valve (20), inside the tank. This tap extension fuel filter (24)
prevents any dirt in the fuel from entering the fuel system.
The procedure for removing this filter in order to replace or
clean it is given below.
Note:
the following procedure should be performed in
a well ventilated area, with no naked flames, sparks,
or cigarettes.
Safety glasses should also be worn and engine switch (12a
or 12b) set to the OFF position.
1. Completely empty the tank of fuel. Ensure the fuel tap (20)
is in the OFF position.
2. Compress the two wire arms of the hose clamp on the
outlet hose at the tap (20) and slide the clamp back from
the end of the hose by approx. 25mm. Slide the fuel hose
off the outlet of the tap (20) (Fig. X).
3. Loosen the lock nut locking
the tap (20) on to the tank
(Fig. Y). Unscrew the tap
from the tank and withdraw
the tap from the tank. Be
careful not to lose the small
seal on the thread of the tap.
4. Unscrew the tap extension
(Fig. Z).
Note.
This filter can be cleaned in petrol to remove any
build-up of dirt on the outside of the filter, or the filter can be
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