Maintenance
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Owner’s Manual for PWRgenerator Air-Cooled Generators
8.
Press MANUAL button on control panel to start
engine. Run for one minute, and inspect for leaks.
9.
Press OFF button on control panel to stop engine.
Wait five minutes.
10.
Inspect oil level. Add oil as needed. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
11.
Insert oil dipstick and/or attach fill cap.
12.
Press AUTO button on control panel to return unit
to AUTO.
13.
Close and lock lid.
14.
Dispose of used oil and filter according to national,
state, or local codes.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Proceed as follows to service air cleaner:
1.
Lift lid and press OFF button on control panel to
stop generator. Remove front panel.
2.
See
. Remove cover clip (A) and air
cleaner cover (B).
Figure 4-2. Servicing Air Cleaner
3.
Remove old air filter element (C) and discard.
4.
Thoroughly clean air cleaner enclosure of any dust
or debris.
5.
Install a new air filter element.
6.
Install air cleaner cover and fasten cover clip.
7.
Verify air inlet duct (D) is correctly connected to air
cleaner cover.
8.
Press AUTO button on control panel to return unit
to AUTO.
Spark Plug(s)
Proceed as follows to inspect spark plug gap(s) and
replace spark plug(s) as necessary:
1.
With generator OFF and engine cool, lift lid and
remove front panel.
2.
Clean area around base of spark plug(s) to keep
dirt and debris out of engine.
3.
Remove spark plug(s) and inspect. Install new
plug(s) if existing plug(s) is worn or if reuse is ques-
tionable.
4.
Clean plug(s) by scraping or washing with a wire
brush and commercial solvent. Do not blast plug(s)
to clean.
NOTE:
Clean spark plug in emergency situations only.
Otherwise, replace spark plug.
5.
See
. Inspect spark plug gap using a
wire feeler gauge. Replace spark plug if gap is out
of specification. See
.
Figure 4-3. Spark Plug Gap Measurement
NOTE:
New spark plugs should have spark plug gap
checked prior to installation.
6.
Install spark plug(s), and tighten to 18.4 ft-lbs (25
Nm).
7.
Press AUTO button to return unit to AUTO mode.
Battery Maintenance
001814
001814
B
A
C
D
000211
(000188)
DANGER
Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while
working on this equipment. Doing so will
result in death or serious injury.
(000162)
Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Batteries are explosive. Electrolyte solution can cause
burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes,
flush with water and seek immediate medical attention.
WARNING
(000137a)
WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases while
charging. Keep fire and spark away. Wear protective
gear when working with batteries. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.