201160 - 12,000W ELEcTRic START GENERATOR
MAiNTENANcE
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5. Apply a light coat of clean oil onto the gasket of new oil filter.
6. Install new oil filter by turning clockwise by hand until gasket
contacts the engine block. Then apply additional 3/4 turn.
7. Add oil according to
Add Engine Oil
in
Assembly
section.
DO NOT OVERFILL. Oil not included for routine maintenance.
8. Dispose of used oil and filter at an approved waste
management facility.
cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plugs
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.
8. Repeat Steps 1-7 for spark plug on other side of engine.
cleaning the Air filter
1. Open engine access cover.
2. Remove the air filter cover by turning the two fasteners ¼
turn counterclockwise.
3. Pull the air filter straight out away from engine.
4. Install new air filter.
5. Replace air filter cover and turn the two fasteners ¼ turn
clockwise.
6. Close engine access cover.
cleaning the Spark Arrestor
1. Allow the engine to cool completely before servicing the spark
arrestor.
2. Remove the two screws 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.
5. Replace the spark arrestor if it is damaged.
6. Position the spark arrestor on the muffler and attach with the
screws removed in step 2.
cAUTiON
Failure to clean the spark arrestor will result in poor engine
performance.
