2. Remove the air filter cover and the foam air filter from the air cleaner housing.
3. Wash the foam air filter in a solution of household detergent soap and warm water, slowly squeeze
the foam element to remove dirt and oil accumulation.
4. Rinse in clean water.
5. Dispose of used soapy water solution properly.
6. Dry the air filter element.
7. Check to ensure that the metal backfire deflector plate is properly installed on the air cleaner
housing and did not fall out during removal of the filter.
8.Return the air filter to the air filter housing.
9. Install air filter cover making sure the knob locks in place.
10. Reinstall engine service access door securely.
Fig. 13
Changing the Engine Oil
State and federal agencies have determined that contact with used engine oil can cause cancer or
reproductive toxicity. Try to avoid skin contact and breathing of vapors. Use rubber gloves and wash
exposed skin.
Crankcase pressure can expel hot engine oil out of the fill opening causing severe burns. Always stop
the engine before removing the oil fill cap.
1.
Park the RV on a flat level surface.
2.
Run the engine until just warm, then stop the engine, remove the negative battery cable, then
remove the oil fill cap.
3.
Remove the oil drain hole cover, (Fig. 14) from the bottom of the generator, place a proper
container under the oil drain hole and unscrew the drain plug. Wear leather gloves and use a long
extension bar to prevent contact with hot engine oil.
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