SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE
The spark plug must be checked and cleaned after ev
-
ery 100 hours of use or 6 months and must be replaced
after 300 hours of use or every year.
1.
Stop the inverter and let it cool for several minutes
if
running.
2.
Move the inverter to a flat, level surface.
3.
Remove the Engine Service Panel to gain access to
the spark plug (see Figure 1
1
on page 1 ).
4.
Remove the spark plug cover by firmly pulling the
metal spark plug boot handle directly away from the
engine (see Figure 1 ).
Figure 1 : Pull off Spark Plug Cover
NOTICE
Never apply any side load or move the spark plug
laterally when removing the spark plug. Applying a
side load or moving the spark plug laterally may crack
and damage the spark plug boot.
.
Clean area around the spark plug.
.
Using the spark plug socket wrench provided,
remove the spark plug from the cylinder head (see
Figure 1
7
).
Figure 1 : Remove Spark Plug
DRAINING THE FLOAT BOWL
1.
Remove the Engine Service Panel to access the
carburetor (see Figure 1
1
on page 1 ).
2.
Locate the clear plastic hose from the float that is
extending towards the bottom of the inverter, pull
those hose outside the body and place a suitable
container under it to catch the drained fuel (see
Figure 1
4
).
Figure 1 : Fuel Drain Hose
3.
Loosen the float bowl drain screw until fuel is seen
draining from the float bowl (see Figure 1 ).
Figure 1 : Loosen Float Bowl Screw
4. Allow fuel to drain into the container, and then
tighten the float bowl drain screw.
NOTICE
Never dispose of fuel by dumping fuel into a sewer, on the ground,
or into groundwater or waterways. Always be environmentally
responsible. Follow the guidelines of the EPA or other
governmental agencies for proper disposal of hazardous materials.
Consult local authorities or reclamation facility.
5.
Install the engine service panel.
MAINTENANCE
fuel pan
fuel pan
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