CAUTION
Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid en-gine wear will
result from contaminants, such as dust and dirt, being drawn through the
carburetor, into the engine.
Left Side
Maintenance
Cover
Cover
Screw
Air Cleaner Element
Air Cleaner Cover
The spark plug must be securely tightened.An improperly tightened plug can
become very hot and possibly damage the generator.
Never use a spark plug with an improper heat range.
4.SPARK ARRESTER MAINTENANCE(Equipped type only)
The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to maintain its efficiency.
CAUTION
5.Visually inspect the spark plug. Discard it if the insulator is cracked or chipped.
Clean the spark plug with a wire brush if it is to be reused.
6.Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge.
The gap should be 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028in). Correct as necessary by carefully
bending the side electrode.
7.Install the spark plug carefully, by hand, to avoid cross-threading.
8.After a new spark plug has been seated by hand, it should be tightened 1/2 turn
with a wrench to compress its washer.
If a used plug is being reinstalled, it should only require 1 / 8 to 1/4 turn after being
seated.
9.Reinstall the spark plug cap on the spark plug securely.
10.Reinstall the spark plug maintenance cover.
CAUTION
WARNING
If the generator has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Allow it to cool
before proceeding.
Tighten Bolt
Coarse Element
Plug Gap 0.6-0.7mm
