Operation Manual

MAINTENANCE

SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER

The engine will not run properly if the air cleaner is dirty: it is very important that the air cleaner is

serviced regularly.

Never use petrol or inflammable solvents to clean air cleaner elements: these products

can cause fire and damage the air cleaner elements.

1. Remove the wing nut [1] and the air cleaner cover [2]. Remove the wing nut [5], withdraw the

elements [3] and [4] and separate them. Check that the two elements are not torn of blocked.

Replace them if they are damaged.

2. Paper element [3]

: tap the element lightly several times on a hard surface to get rid of any

loose dirt, or blow through with compressed air from the inside towards the outside. Never

brush the element, as this causes impurities to penetrate the fibres. Replace the paper

element if it is very dirty.

3. Foam element [4]

: wash the element in a solution of warm water containing non-foaming

household detergent, rinse it and allow it to dry thoroughly, or clean it in a non-flammable

solvent and allow it to dry thoroughly. Dip the element in clean engine oil, then squeeze it to

remove excess oil. If too much oil is left in the foam, the engine will smoke the next few times it

is started.

4. Cyclone effect box [6]

: remove the 3 Philips screws [7], withdraw the air cleaner cover [2] and

wash the components with water. Dry them thoroughly and reassemble them with care.

5. Refit the air cleaner element [3] and [4], the wing nut [5] and the cover [2], and tighten the wing

nut [1] fully.

CAUTION:

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Do not use the generating set without its air cleaner, as this can damage the engine.