100523 - 3100W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR
MAINTENANCE
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1. Use a damp cloth to clean exterior surfaces of the
generator.
2. Use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt and oil.
3. Use an air compressor (25 PSI) to clear dirt and debris
from the generator.
4. Inspect all air vents and cooling slots to ensure that they
are clean and unobstructed.
To prevent accidental starting, remove and ground the spark
plug wire before performing any service.
Changing the Engine Oil
Change oil when the engine is warm. Refer to the oil
specification to select the proper grade for your operating
environment.
1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
2. Use pliers to slide the spring clamp down the oil drain hose
and pull the hose off the plug bracket.
3. Point the hose into a drain pan and allow the oil to drain
completely.
"
NOTICE
The hose end must be lower than the engine base to allow
the oil to drain.
4. Replace oil drain hose onto plug bracket and slide spring
clamp back into position.
DRAIN BOLT
PERNO DE DRENAJE
BOULON DE VIDANGE
QUICK DRAIN TUBE
TUBO DE DRENAJE RÁPIDO
TUBE DE PURGE D’HUILE
5. Add oil according to “Add Engine Oil” on Assembly
section. DO NOT OVERFILL. Oil not included for routine
maintenance.
6. Dispose of used oil at an approved waste management
facility.
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NOTICE
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.
Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug(s)
1. Remove the maintenance cover.
2. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug.
3. Use a spark plug socket tool (included), or a
13/16 in. (21 mm) socket (not included) to remove the plug.
4. Inspect the electrode on the plug. It must be clean and not
worn to produce the spark required for ignition.
5. Make certain the spark plug gap is
0.028-0.031 in. (0.7-0.8 mm).
SPARK PLUG GAP
LA ABERTURA DE LA BUJÍA
L’ÉCARTEMENT DE LA BOUGIE
6. Refer to the spark plug types in
Specifications
when
replacing the plug.
7. Firmly re-install the plug.
8. Attach the spark plug cable to the spark plug.
9. Reinstall the spark plug access cap (if applicable) and
maintenance cover.
Cleaning the Air Filter
1. Remove the maintenance cover.
2. Locate the air filter plastic cover.
3. Unsnap the locking hinge on the cover.
4. Remove the old filter.
5. Place the new filter in the assembly.
6. Re-snap the hinge on the air filter cover.
7. Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the cover
screw securely.
Cleaning the Spark Arrestor
1. Allow the engine to cool completely before servicing the
spark arrestor.
2. Remove the two or three screws (varies by model) holding
the cover plate which retains 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.
SPARK PLUG GAP
ALL PORTABLE GENS/INVS. 0.028-0.031 IN. (0.7-0.8 MM)
2000W INVERTERS ONLY 0.024-0.028 IN. (0.6-0.7 MM)
