2. AIR CLEANER SERVICE
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent carburetor malfunc-
tion, service the air cleaner regularly. Service more frequently when operating the
generator in extremely dirty areas.
1. Loosen the cover screw and remove the left side maintenance cover.
2. Remove the air cleaner cover.
3. Wash the element in a non-flammable or high flash point solvent and dry it thoroughly.
4. Soak the element in clean engine oil and squeeze out the excess oil.
5. Reinstall the main and outer ai r cleane r element s an d th e a ir cleane r cove r . Tighte n
the cover screw securely.
6. Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the cover screw securely.
WARNING
Do not use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning. They are
flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
CAUTION
Never run the generator without the air cleaner, otherwise rapid engine wear
may result.
ELEMENT
AIR CLEANER
COVER SCREW
AIR CLEANER
COVER
MAINTENANCE
COVER SCREW
MAINTENANCE
COVER
AIR CLEANER
BODY
AIR CLEANER
ELEMENTS
5. STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, disconnect any load from the AC receptacle.
1.Turn the fuel cap lever fully clockwise to the ON position.
NOTE: Turn the fuel cap vent lever to the OFF position when transporting the generator.
FUEL CAP HANDLE
ENGINE SWITCH
2.Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
ON
ON
OFF
ON
