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Maintenance
Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 15
7. Slowly pour oil into oil fill opening until oil level is between L
and H marks on dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
8. Install oil fill cap, and finger tighten.
9. Wipe up any spilled oil.
10. Properly dispose of oil in accordance with all applicable reg-
ulations.
Air Filter
Engine will not run properly and may be damaged if run
with a dirty air filter. Service air filter more frequently in
dirty or dusty conditions.
To service air filter:
1. Turn knob (A) and remove air filter cover.
2. Wash in soapy water. Squeeze filter dry in clean cloth (DO
NOT TWIST).
3. Clean air filter cover before re-installing it.
To order a new air filter, contact the near-
est authorized service center at 1-888-
431-6871.
Service Spark Plug
To service spark plug:
1. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. Inspect electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and reset
spark plug gap to 0.028 - 0.031 in (0.70 - 0.80 mm).
Replace spark plug if electrodes are pit-
ted, burned or porcelain is cracked. Use
ONLY recommended replacement plug. See Specifica-
tions.
4. Install spark plug finger tight, and tighten an additional 3/8
to 1/2 turn using spark plug wrench.
Battery Replacement/Connection
The battery shipped with the generator has been fully
charged. A battery may lose some charge when not in
use for prolonged periods of time. If battery is unable to
crank engine, plug in the 12V charger included in the
accessory box (see the Charging a Battery section).
IMPORTANT: RUNNING THE GENERATOR DOES NOT
CHARGE BATTERY.
Accidental Start-up. Disconnect the
negative battery cable, then the posi-
tive battery cable when working on unit. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
1. Disconnect negative (-) battery terminal FIRST (A).
2. Disconnect positive (+) battery terminal SECOND (B).
3. Install new battery. Install hold down bracket and tighten.
4. Connect positive (+) battery terminal (B) FIRST (B). Slide
rubber boot over connection hardware.
5. Connect negative (-) battery terminal (A) SECOND.
6. Slide rubber boot over connection hardware.
Valve Clearance
IMPORTANT: If uncomfortable about doing this proce-
dure, or the proper tools are not available, take generator
to the nearest service center to have valve clearance
adjusted.
Check valve clearance after the first fifty-hours of opera-
tion. Adjust as necessary.
• Intake – 0.09 ± 0.02mm (cold), (0.004” ± 0.001” inches)
• Exhaust – 0.14 ± 0.02mm (cold), (0.006” ± 0.001” inches)
Inspect Spark Arrester Screen (CARB mod-
els)
Hot Surfaces. When operating
machine, do not touch hot surfaces.
Keep machine away from combustibles during use. Hot
surfaces could result in severe burns or fire.
1. Loosen clamp (A) and remove screw.
2. Inspect screen (B) and replace if torn, perforated or other-
wise damaged. If screen is not damaged, clean with com-
mercial solvent.
3. Replace spark arrestor cone (C) and screen (B). Secure
with clamp and screw.
NOTICE:
000809
A
000211
NOTICE:
WARNING
000224
A
B
WARNING
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