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22 | Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC
5. Install the oil drain bolt and tighten securely.
Note: A new oil drain plug crush washer is recommended
at each oil change.
6. Slowly pour oil into the oil ller neck until oil the level
is between the L and H marks on the dipstick. Stop
frequently to check the oil level. DO NOT overll.
Maximum oil capacity: 0.63 Quart (0.6 Liter)
7. Install the oil dipstick and hand-tighten.
NOTICE
DO NOT pollute. Follow the guidelines of the EPA or other
governmental agencies for proper disposal of hazardous
materials. Consult local authorities or reclamation facility.
SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE
Inspect and clean the spark plug after every 100 hours of
use or six months. Replace the spark plug after 300 hours
of use or every year.
1. Place the generator on a level surface and allow the
engine to cool.
2. Remove the spark plug boot by rmly pulling the spark
boot directly away from the engine.
3. Clean the area around the spark plug.
4. Remove the spark plug with the included spark plug
socket wrench.
NOTICE
NEVER apply any side load or move the spark plug
laterally when removing the spark plug.
5. Inspect the spark plug. Replace if electrodes are
pitted, burned, or the insulator is cracked. Only use a
recommended replacement plug.
6. Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a wire-type
feeler gauge. If necessary, correct the gap by carefully
bending the side electrode.
Spark plug gap: 0.024 – 0.032 in. (0.60 – 0.80 mm)
7. Carefully install the spark plug nger tight, then tighten
as additional 3/8 to 1/2 turn with the spark plug wrench.
8. Attach the spark plug boot.
SPARK ARRESTOR SERVICE
Allow the mufer to cool completely before servicing the
spark arrestor. Check and clean the spark arrestor after
every 100 hours of use or six months. Failure to clean the
spark arrestor will result in degraded engine performance.
1. Place the generator on a level surface.
2. Remove the cover screws, mufer cover, and spark
arrestor.
3. Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark
arrestor screen with a wire brush. The spark arrestor
must be free of breaks and tears. Replace the spark
arrestor if damaged.
4. Reinstall the spark arrestor and mufer cover.
FUEL VALVE MAINTENANCE
The fuel valve is equipped with an inline fuel lter. The
fuel valve lter does not require servicing if the unit
is properly maintained with fresh, clean fuel. If fuel-
related troubleshooting is required, perform fuel valve
maintenance.
1. Allow the generator to cool completely.
2. Place an appropriate gasoline container under the
carburetor drain bolt to catch the drained fuel.
3. Remove the drain bolt on the bottom of the carburetor
and allow the fuel tank to drain completely. Install and
tighten the drain bolt securely.
4. Remove the fuel line from the fuel valve. Be prepared to
capture the remaining fuel from the fuel line.
MAINTENANCE
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