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ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR
The carburetor of your generator is preset at the factory_
DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE CARBURETOR as this wilt
void the warranty for the emission control system. If you
think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest
Sears Service dealer If your generator is to be used at
an elevation above 5,000 feet in attitude, consult with a
Sears Authorized Service Facility regarding high altitude
jetting changes. To improve engine performance, see
your nearest Sears Service dealer_
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM INFORMATION
Sources of Emissions. The combustion process pro-
duces carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, and hydro.
carbons Control of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen
is very important because, under certain conditions, they
react to form photochemical smog when subjected to
sunlight. Carbon monoxide does not react inthe same
way but it is toxic°
Honda uses lean carburetor settings and other systems to
reduce the emissions of carbon monoxide, oxides of nitro-
gen, and hydrocarbons.
The U.S. and California Clean Air Acts. EPA and Cali-
fornia regulations require all manufacturers to furnish writ-
ten instructions describing the operation and
maintenance of emission control systems,
Tampering and Altering. Tampering with or altering the
emission control system may increase emissions beyond
the legal limit. Among those acts that constitute tamper-
ingare:
o Removal or alteration of any part of the intake, fuel, or
exhaust systems
° Altering or defeating the governor linkage or speed
adjusting mechanism to cause to engine to operate
outside its design parameters.
Problems that may Affect Emissions. If you are aware
ofany of the following symptons, have your engine
inspected and repaired by you servicing dealer.
= Hard starting or stalling after starting
* Rough idle.
o Misfiring or backfiring under load
o Afterburning (backfidng)
GENERAL
The generator should be started at least once every
seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes_ If this
cannot be done and you must store the unit for more than
30 days, use the following information as a guide to pre-
pare it for storage.
WARNING:NEVERSTOREENGINEWITH FUELiN
THETANKINDOORSORIN ENCLOSED,POORLY
VEHTILATEDAREAS,WHEREFUMESCAN
REACHANOPENFLAMESPARKORPILOTLIGHT
ASON A FURNACE,WATERHEATER,CLOTHES
DRYEROROTHERGASFURNACE.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage or 30 days or longer. Fo]low these
instructions
PROTECT FUEL SYSTEM:
Remove all gasoline from the fuel tank to prevent
gum deposits from forming on these parts and caus-
ing possible malfunction of engine
Run engine until engine stops from lack of fuel
WARNING:DRAINFUELINTOAPPROVEDCON-
TAINEROUTDOORS,AWAYFROMOPENFLAME
BESUREENGINEIS COOL°
LONG TERM STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
It is important to prevent gum deposffs from forming in
essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel fil-
ter, fuel hose or tank during storage Experience indicates
that alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage_
CHANGE OIL:
While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommended grade
OIL CYLINDER BORE:
• Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15 ml)
of engine oil into the cylinder Cover spark plug hote
with rag Crank slowly to distribute oil
- Install spark plugo Do not connect spark plug wire
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