100522 - 3500W PORTAbLE GENERATOR
STORAGE
23
CAUTION
Failure to clean the spark arrestor will result in degraded
engine performance.
NOTICE
Federal and local laws and administrative requirements
indicate when and where spark arrestors are required.
When ordered, spark arrestors are required for operation
of this generator in National Forest lands. In California,
this generator must not be used on any forest-covered
land, brush-covered land, or grass-covered land unless the
engine is equipped with a spark arrestor.
Adjusting the Governor
WARNING
Tampering with the factory set governor will void your
warranty.
The air-fuel mixture is not adjustable. Tampering with
the governor can damage your generator and your
electrical devices and will void your warranty. Contact our
Technical Support Team at 1-877-338-0999 for all other
service and/or adjustment needs.
Maintenance Schedule
Follow the service intervals indicated in the following
maintenance schedule.
Service your generator more frequently when operating in
adverse conditions.
Contact our Technical Support Team at 1-877-338-0999
to locate the nearest CPE certified service dealer for your
generator or engine maintenance needs.
EVERY 8 HOURS OR PRIOR TO EACH USE
Check oil level
Clean around air intake and muffler
FIRST 5 HOURS (BREAK IN)
Change oil
EVERY 50 HOURS OR ANNUALLY
Clean air filter
Change oil if operating under heavy load or in hot
environments
DELETE "NATIONAL FOREST" NOTICE IF CANADA ONLY ITEM
EVERY 100 HOURS OR ANNUALLY
Change oil
Clean/adjust spark plug
Check/adjust valve clearance*
Clean spark arrestor
Clean fuel tank and filter*
EVERY 250 HOURS
Clean combustion chamber**
EVERY 3 YEARS
Replace fuel line*
* To be performed by knowledgeable, experienced owners or CPE certified
service centers.
STORAGE
DANGER
Gasoline vapors are highly flammable and extremely
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Only
fill or drain fuel outdoors in a well-ventilated area. DO NOT
pump gasoline directly into the generator. Use an approved
container to transfer the fuel to the generator. Never use
a gasoline container, gasoline tank, or any other fuel item
that is damaged or appears damaged. DO NOT overfill the
gasoline tank. Always keep fuel away from sparks, open
flames, pilot lights, heat and other sources of ignition.
DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes.
Short Term Storage (up to 30 days)
Gasoline may gum up and clog the carburetor if the generator is
not run or carburetor drained within 4 weeks.
1. Be sure all appliances are disconnected from the generator.
2. Start the generator as instructed in “Starting the Engine”
section.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position.
4. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped the
engine. This usually takes a few minutes.
5. Move the engine switch to the “OFF” position.
