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AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE
Routine maintenance of the air cleaner helps maintain proper airflow to the carburetor. Occasionally
check that the air cleaner is free of excessive dirt. Refer to Recommended Maintenance Schedule in last
page. For air cleaner detail:
1.
Undo the 2 bolts holding the air cleaner cover in place.
2.
Remove the sponge-like elements from the casing.
3.
Wipe the dirt from inside the empty air cleaner casing
4.
Wash the sponge-like elements in household detergent and warm
water. Allow to dry.
5.
Drip the sponge-like element in clean engine oil, squeeze outextra
oil and reinsert into the casing.
6.
Attach the air cleaner cover with the 2 bolts. Air Cleaner Cover
CAUTION: running the engine with dirty, damaged or missing air cleaner element will cause the engine
to wear out prematurely.
SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE
The spark plug is important for proper engine operation. A good spark plug should be intact, free of
deposits, and properly gapped. Refer to Recommended Maintenance Schedule. To inspect the spark plug:
1.
Remove spark plug boot. Be careful not to tear insulation or wire.
2.
Unscrew the spark plug from the engine using the spark plug wrench provided. There is limited space
for the wrench to turn. Use both rows of holes in the spark plug wrench to gain leverage to loosen the
plug.
3.
Visually inspect the spark plug for cracks or excessive electrode wear. Replace as necessary.
4.
Measure the plug gap with a wire gauge. The gap should be 0.7 to 0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in).
5.
If re-using the spark plug, use a wire brush to clean any dirt from around the spark plug base then
re-gap the spark plug.
6.
Screw the spark plug back into the spark plug hole using the spark plug wrench. Do not over-tighten
spark plug. Recommended tightening of spark plug is ½ to ¾ of a turn after spark plug gasket contacts
spark plug hole. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK
Clean fuel tank each year or before storing the generator for extended periods of time. To drain the fuel
tank and carburetor:
1.
Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position.
2.
Remove the fuel line between the fuel valve and carburetor. Caution: A small amount of fuel may
leak from the hose during removal.
3.
Attach a fuel line (not included with the generator) to the exposed end of the fuel valve.
4.
Position fuel line into an appropriate container and open the fuel valve allowing fuel to flow into the
container.
5.
Once fuel is drained, shut off the fuel valve.
6.
Start and run the engine until fuel runs out.
7.
Store the emptied gasoline in a suitable place.
CAUTION: Do not store fuel for more than 3 months.
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