Air cleaner maintenance is important to ensure proper
airflow into the generator
’
s carburetor. Follow the
maintenance schedule for checking and cleaning your
air cleaner as shown on page 14.
When checking the air cleaner, visually inspect the
cleaner to be sure that it is free from dirt and particles.
1. First, unclasp the springs on the bottom and top of
the cleaner
’
s cover (see Figure J).
2. Remove the meshy components inside the air
cleaner case
3. Wash with soapy warm water and let dry. Then coat
and soak in engine oil and squeeze out any excess
before returning to the air cleaner case.
4. Replace the cover and spring clasps.
.
MAINTAINING THE AIR CLEANER
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Figure K
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK
Figure J
To inspect the spark plug, first:
1. Remove the spark plug cap and unscrew the spark
plug using the spark plug wrench (See Figure K).
2. Look at the spark plug and check for defects such
as cracks or chips. If any of these defects are
visible, replace with a new spark plug
3. Next, measure the spark plug gap, which
4. If you are not replacing the spark plug, clean around
the base of the one to be reused and then reset the
gap. Screw the plug back in, using the spark plug
wrench and replace the plug cap.
. Use a
F6RTC
spark plug such as NGKBPR5ES.
should be
0.7-0.8 nun (0.028-0.031 in). See Figure K.
MAINTAINING THE SPARK PLUG
CLEANING THE FUEL FILTER CUP
The fuel filter cup helps to strain out dirt and impurities
that are attempting to get into the engine. To clean this
cup:
1. First, move the fuel valve to
2. Use a wrench to remove the cup from the fuel
valve (see Figure L, below).
3. Clean the cup of debris using a clean cloth, q-tip
or brush and then replace.
OFF.
Figure L
If you are storing your generator for long periods of
time you should drain the gas tank to avoid starting
trouble the next time you attempt to use it. To do this:
1. First, move the fuel valve to
and remove the
fuel filter cup (see above and Figure L). Empty the
cup of any fuel present.
2. Place a drain pan or container underneath the
generator to contain the gas to be drained, then
turn the fuel valve to
3. Once all gas has drained, turn the fuel valve back
to the
position. Wipe any excess gas from the
body of your generator and replace the fuel filter
cup.
OFF
ON.
OFF
16
0.7-0.8mm
(0.026-0.031 in)
PLUG CAP
PLUG WRENCH
COVER
SPRING
COVER
SPRING
AIR CLEANER
COVER
ELEMENT
FUEL VALVE
FUEL FILTER CUP
