Use and Care Manual

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SPARK PLUG
Remove fascia panel. Remove the spark plug and clean
the electrodes section with a wire brush or sandpaper. Next,
set the gap at .028/.031inches (0.7-0.8 mm) by adjusting the
negative electrode. Replace the spark plug with correct
torque: 14 ft-lb (20 N.m)
OIL TYPE
Use new good quality oil, SJ or later service category.
The oil to be used depends upon the temperature at which the
engine is operated:
Below 32° F (0° C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAE 5W-30, or 10W-30
32 to 85° F (0 to 29° C) . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAE 10W-30, or 30W
Above 85° F (29° C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAE 30W
OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Change oil while engine is warm.
2. Place the generator unit on a level surface.
3. Remove the oil filler cap.
4. Open the oil drain plug and let oil drain completely into a
pan placed under the engine.
5. Check gaskets. Replace if required.
6. Reinstall the oil drain plug and refill engine with clean
oil.
7. Replace the oil filler cap.
AIR FILTER CLEANING
1. Unscrew the air filter cover.
2. Remove filter element and wash well in solvent.
3. Pour a small amount of oil onto the filter element and
gently squeeze out any excess oil.
4. Replace the filter element and air filter cover.
5. Be sure the filter cover seals properly all around.
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
ITEM NOTES
Daily (Before
operation)
Initial
25 hours
Every
50 hours
Every
100 hours
Spark Plug
Check condition. Adjust gap and
clean. Replace if necessary.
ü
Engine Oil Check oil level.
ü
Replace.
ü ü
Air Filter Clean, replace if necessary.
ü
Fuel Line
Check fuel hose for cracks or other
damage. Replace if necessary.
ü
Exhaust
System
Check for leakage. Retighten or
replace gasket if necessary.
ü
Check spark arrester screen.
Clean/replace if necessary.
ü
Carburetor Check choke operation.
ü
Starting
System
Check recoil starter operation.
ü
Fittings/
Fasteners
Check. Replace if necessary.
ü
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Replace with only the same type of spark plug which
was removed. An improper spark plug can cause the
engine to overheat, emit smoke, or otherwise
perform poorly.
FASCIA
PANEL
FILTER
ELEMENT
LOCK SCREW
FRONT
COVER
BACK
COVER
BAFFLE