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3.4- CLEAN FUEL SCREEN (F ig u r e 3- 4 )
Remove, clean and inspect FUEL SCREEN every 50 hours of operation.
Remove FUEL TANK CAP, BREATHER, GASKET and FILTER. Clean BREATHER and
FUEL SCREEN in clean gasoline. Replace any damaged or defective
component. Reinstall in reverse order of removal.
BREATHE
....... ----FUEL TANK
CAP
GASKET
FILTE
/
Figure 3-4. Fuel Tank Cap, Breather, Gasket and Filter
3.5- DECARBONIZE MUFFLER (Figure 3-5)
The engine is equipped with a SPARK ARRESTOR type exhaust muffler.
Decarbonize the muffler every 50 hours of operation, as follows:-
NOTE
This equipment, when used on any forest covered, brush covered or
grass covered land requires a SPARK ARRESTOR. The SPARK A_RESTOR must
be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State
of California, the preceding is required by law (Section 4442 of the
California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal lands.
a. Remove 4 screws that retain rear PANEL to cradle, then remove the
rear PANEL.
b. Remove SCREWS that retain SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN and GASKET to
exhaust muffler.
c. Remove SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN.
d. Inspect GASKET, replace if damaged or defective.
e. Clean SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN in non-flammable solvent. Replace
SCREEN if torn, perforated, excessively dirty, or otherwise damaged or
defective.
f. Start the generator engine and let run for about 5-10 minutes to
blow out carbon and condensation. Then, shut the engine down and let
it cool.
g. When engine and exhaust muffler are cool, install GASKET and SPARK
ARRESTOR SCREEN. Retain with SCREWS.
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