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AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Never use gasoline or other flammable
solvents to clean the air filter. Use only
household detergent soap to clean the
air filter.
Cleaning the Air Filter
The air filter must be cleaned after every 50 hours of use
or 3 months (frequency should be increased if generator
is operated in a dusty environment).
1. Turn off the generator and let it cool for several
minutes if running.
2. Move the generator to a flat, level surface.
3. Unclip the clips on the top and bottom of the air filter
cover (Figure 21).
Figure 21 - Unclip air filter
4. Remove the black coarse air filters.
5. Wash the foam air filter elements by submerging
the elements in a solution of household detergent
soap and warm water. Slowly squeeze the foam to
thoroughly clean.
NOTICE
NEVER twist or tear the foam air filter element
during cleaning or drying. Only apply slow but firm
squeezing action.
6. Rinse in clean water by submerging the air filter
elements in fresh water and applying a slow
squeezing action
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Always operate or maintain the generator
on a flat surface.
2. Stop the engine.
3.
Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow
crankcase pressure to equalize).
4. Place oil pan (or suitable container) under the oil
drain plug (see Figure 20).
5. With a damp rag, thoroughly clean around the oil
drain plug.
6. Remove the oil drain plug (see Figure 20). Once
removed, place the oil drain plug on a clean surface.
oil pan
Figure 20 - Oil Drain Plug
7. Allow oil to completely drain.
8. Replace oil drain plug.
9.
Fill crankcase with oil following the steps outlined in
Adding Engine Oil on page 22.
NOTICE
Never dispose of used engine oil by dumping the
oil into a sewer, on the ground, or into ground
water 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.
MAINTENANCE