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mWARNING! Do not run the generator without the air
lter. Rapid engine wear will result.
ChangetheLubricant/Oil
1. Remove the oil cap/dipstick.
2. Place a container underneath the oil drain plug to collect
used lubricant as it drains. Unscrew and remove the oil
drain plug. Allow lubricant to drain completely (Fig. 29).
mWARNING! Drain the lubricant while the engine is still
warm but not hot. Warm lubricant will drain quickly and more
completely.
3. Reinstall the oil drain plug and tighten securely.
4. Rell with lubricant following the instructions in the
Checking/Adding Lubricant section.
5. Reinstall the oil cap/dipstick.
NOTE: Used lubricant should be disposed of at an approved
disposal site. See your local oil retailer for more information.
SparkPlugMaintenance
The spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits
in order to ensure proper engine operation. To check:
1. The spark plug is located behind the left side panel. To
reach the spark plug, remove the left side panel by ipping
the bottom of the side panel rst, and pulling it out
(Fig. 30).
2. Remove the spark plug cap by pulling it out (Fig. 31).
3. Clean any dirt from around base of spark plug.
4. Assemble the spark plug wrench by inserting the handle
into the hole on the wrench. Using the assembled wrench,
remove the spark plug (Fig. 32).
Fig.29
Oildrainplug
Fig.30
Flip up
Side panel
Fig.31
SparkplugcapSparkplug
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