Fig 18
Fig 19
Fig 17
MAINTENANCE
Spark plug
After every 50 hours of running the spark plug should
be removed. Check the colour of the deposits on the
end of the spark plug (Fig.17), it should be a “Tan”
colour. Remove all deposits using a stiff brush a brass
wire brush is ideal. Check the spark plug gap and adjust
if required.The correct gap should be 0.7 to 0.8mm.
Air filter
After every 50 hours of running the air filter should be
removed (Fig 18), examined for deterioration and
cleaned. Clean the air filter thoroughly using an
environmentally friendly water based degreasing agent.
When the air filter has dried out apply sufficient
ordinary engine oil, to coat the whole of the filter.
Squeeze out any excess oil and replace the air filter.
Warning!
Never run the engine without the air filter.
Fuel tank filter
Remove the fuel tank filler cap and the filter (Fig 19),
clean the filter thoroughly using an environmentally
friendly water based degreasing agent and re-fit.
STORAGE
If the generator is not to be used or is to be stored for
more than one month the following storage procedure
should be carried out. Drain all the fuel from the fuel
tank and the carburettor, ensure that all the fuel has
been removed. Remove the spark plug and pour
approximately one tablespoon full of clean engine oil
into the spark plug hole.With the ignition turned OFF
gently pull on the recoil starter cord several times. Re-
fit the spark plug and continue to pull the recoil starter
cord until the piston is on the compression stroke
(when resistance is felt), then stop pulling.
Store the generator in a dry well ventilated place under
a cover to prevent any dust or debris from
accumulating on the generator
