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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Air Filter
1. Remove the snap-on cover holding the air filter to
the assembly.
2. Remove the foam element.
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.
Spark Plugs
1. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug.
2. Use the spark plug tool (not included) that shipped
with your generator to remove the plug.
3. Inspect the electrode on the plug. It must be clean and
not worn to produce the spark required for ignition.
4. Make certain the spark plug gap is 0.6 - 0.8 mm or
(0.024 - 0.031 in.).
5. Refer to the spark plug recommendation chart when
replacing the plug.
6. Carefully thread the plug into the engine.
7. Use the spark plug tool (not included) to firmly install
the plug.
8. Attach the spark plug wire to the plug.
Oil Cont’d.
0.6 - 0.8 mm
(0.024 - 0.031 in.)
Once oil has been added, a visual check should show
oil about 1-2 threads from running out of the fill hole.
If using the dipstick to check oil level, DO NOT screw
in the dipstick while checking.
NOTE
DRAIN BOLT
Spark Arrester
1. Allow the engine to cool completely before servicing
the spark arrester.
2. Remove the two screws holding the cover plate which
retains the end of the spark arrester to the muffler.
3. Remove the spark arrester screen.
4. Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark
arrester screen with a wire brush.
5. Replace the spark arrester if it is damaged.
6. Position the spark arrester in the muffler and attach
with the two screws.
Failure to clean the spark arrester will result in degraded
engine performance.
CAUTION
Federal and local laws and administrative
requirements indicate when and where spark
arresters are required. When ordered, spark
arresters 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 arrester.
NOTE
Use a damp cloth to clean exterior surfaces of the engine.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt and oil.
Use an air compressor (25 PSI) to clear dirt and debris
from the engine.
Cleaning
DO NOT spray engine with water.
CAUTION
Water can contaminate the fuel system.
