100423 - WIRELESS REMOTE START GENERATOR
MAINTENANCE
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3. Wash in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze thoroughly dry
in a clean cloth.
4. Saturate in clean engine oil.
5. Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all excess
oil.
6. Place the filter in the assembly.
7. Reattach the air filter cover and snap in place.
Cleaning the Spark Arrestor
1. Allow the engine to cool completely before servicing the
spark arrestor.
2. Remove the three screws holding the cover plate which
retains the end of the spark arrestor to the muffler.
3. Remove the spark arrestor screen.
4. Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark
arrestor screen with a wire brush.
5. Replace the spark arrestor if it is damaged.
6. Position the spark arrestor in the muffler and attach with
the three screws.
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CAUTION
Failure to clean the spark arrestor will result in degraded
engine performance.
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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
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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. CPE recommends that you contact
our service line at 1-877-338-0999 for all other service and/or
adjustment needs.
Generator Battery
If your generator includes a battery, it is equipped with an
automatic battery charging circuit. The battery will receive
charging voltage when the engine is running. The battery will
maintain a proper charge if the unit is used on a regular basis
(about once every two weeks). If it is used less frequently,
the battery should be connected to a trickle charger or
battery maintainer to keep the battery properly charged.
Maximum charging rate should not exceed 1.5 amps. Follow
the instructions included with the battery charger. The battery
should be fully charged at least once per month. If the battery
is not able to start the engine, it can be started by manually
pulling the engine recoil cord. If the battery voltage is extremely
low, the charging circuit may not be able to re-charge the
battery. In this case, the battery must be connected to a
standard automotive style battery charger for re-charging
before it can be used.
Disconnect the Battery
1. Remove the protective cover from the black/negative
battery lead.
2. Disconnect the black/negative lead from the black/negative
terminal on the battery and store the cap screw and nut.
3. Repeat steps 1-2 for the red/positive battery lead.
4. Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
Charge the Battery
For a generator equipped with batteries for electric starting,
proper battery maintenance and storage should be followed.
An automatic battery charger (not included) with automatic
trickle charging capability should be used to charge the battery.
Maximum charging rate should not exceed 1.5 amps. Follow
the instructions included with the battery charger. The battery
should be fully charged at least once per month.
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NOTICE
A trickle or float charger will maintain the battery condition
over long storage periods.
Maintenance Schedule
Follow the service intervals indicated in the following
maintenance schedule.
Service your generator more frequently when operating in
adverse conditions.
