100544 - 7000W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR
MAINTENANCE
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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.
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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.
QUICK DRAIN TUBE
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 spark plug cable from the spark plug.
2. Use a spark plug socket tool (not included), or a
13/16 in. (21 mm) socket (not included) 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
0.028-0.031 in. (0.7-0.8 mm).
SPARK PLUG GAP
5. Refer to the spark plug types in
Specifications
when
replacing the plug.
6. Firmly re-install the plug.
7. Attach the spark plug cable to the spark plug.
Cleaning the 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.
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 spark arrestor screen to the muffler.
3. Remove the spark arrestor screen.
4. Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark
arrestor screen with a wire brush.
