HW7000E/HW7000EL Portable Electrical Generator Owner’s Manual
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Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen
5.
Using a 13/16” spark plug socket wrench, loosen and
remove spark plug.
6.
Inspect spark plug.
If spark plug is damaged or excessively worn, or if
insulator is cracked or chipped, use a new spark
plug.
If spark plug is in good condition, clean spark plug
with wire brush and reuse.
7.
Measure spark plug gap with spark plug gauge.
Gap should be: (0.028-0.031 in) (0.70-0.80 mm).
8.
If necessary, adjust gap by carefully bending side
electrode.
9.
Inspect spark plug washer and verify it is in good con-
dition.
10.
Reinstall spark plug by hand to prevent cross-thread-
ing.
11.
After spark plug is seated, tighten with spark plug
wrench to compress washer.
If installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after
the spark plug seats to compress the washer.
If reinstalling a used spark plug, tighten 1/8 - 1/4
turn after the spark plug seats to compress the
washer.
12.
Reinstall spark plug cap.
Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen
Generator muffler is equipped with spark arrestor screen,
which must be cleaned according to maintenance sched-
ule (Table 2).
1.
Stop generator if engine is running. Allow to com-
pletely cool.
2.
Place the generator on a flat, level surface.
3.
Using a socket wrench with 8 mm socket, remove the
muffler cover bolts.
4.
Remove muffler cover.
5.
Using a screwdriver, loosen and remove screw hold-
ing spark arrestor clamp (A).
6.
Remove spark arrestor clamp (A).
7.
Using a socket wrench with a 7/32” socket, remove the
retaining screw on spark arrestor screen cover (B).
FIGURE 54:
Spark Plug Removal
FIGURE 55:
Correct Spark Plug Gap
NOTICE
Spark plug must be securely tightened. An improperly tight-
ened spark plug can become very hot and could damage
engine. Never use spark plugs that have an improper heat
range. Use only recommended spark plugs or equivalent.
0.028-0.031 in
(0.70-0.80 mm)
Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious
burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces.
To clean spark arrestor screen, you will need:
1/4” socket wrench
8 mm socket
7/32” socket
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Wire brush
FIGURE 56:
Remove Muffler Cover
FIGURE 57:
Spark Arrestor Assembly
WARNING
A
B
C
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