7. MAINTENANCE
The purpose of the maintenance and adjustment schedule is to keep the
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Shut off the engine before performing any
maintenance. If the engine must be run, make
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ntains poisonous carbon monoxide gas.
o
r the equivalent
.
The
use
of
replacement
parts
which
are
not
of
equivalent quality may damage the generator.
stem
mission source
xhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide (NOx), and
ydrocarbons. It is very important to control the emissions of NO
X
and
ydrocarbons as they are a major contributor to air pollution. Carbon monoxide
vapors is a source of pollution as well.
a precise air-fuel ratio and emission control
ystem to reduce the emissions of carbon monoxide, NO
X
, hydrocarbons, and
vaporative fuel emissions.
egulation
our engine has been designed to meet current Environmental Protection
A) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) clean air
tandards. The regulations dictate that the manufacturer provide operation and
aintenance standards regarding the emission control system. Tune up
pecifications are provided in the Specifications section and a description of
e emission control system may be found in the appendix to this manual,
dherence to the following instructions will ensure your engine meets the
mission control standards.
generator in the best operating condition.
sure the area is well ventilated. The exhaus
co
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Voltmaster parts
7.1 Emission Control Sy
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is a poisonous gas. The emission of fuel
The
generator
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