Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE SPARK
ARRESTOR
Check and clean the spark arrestor after every 100
hours of use or 6 months.
1. Stop the generator and let it cool for several
minutes if running.
2. Move the generator to a flat, level surface.
3. Using a flathead screwdriver, loosen the spark
arrestor band clamp (see Figure 37).
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Figure 37 – Spark Arrestor Assembly
1 - Spark Arrestor
Band Clamp
2 - Spark Arrestor
Screen
3 - Muffler
4. Slide the spark arrestor band clamp off the spark
arrestor screen.
5.
Pull the spark arrestor screen off the muffler
exhaust pipe.
6. Using a wire brush, remove any dirt and debris that
may have collected on the spark arrestor screen.
7. If the spark arrestor screen shows signs of wear
(rips, tears or large openings in the screen), replace
the spark arrestor screen.
8. Install the spark arrestor components in the
following order:
a - Place spark arrestor screen over the muffler
exhaust pipe. Push on the screen until it fully
bottoms out.
b - Place the spark arrestor band clamp over the
screen and tighten with a flathead screwdriver.
CLEANING THE GENERATOR
It is important to inspect and clean the generator before
every use.
Clean All Engine Air Inlet and Outlet Ports – Make
sure all engine air inlet and outlet ports are clean of any
dirt and debris to ensure the engine does not run hot
(see Figure 38).
Figure 38 – Engine Air Inlet and Outlet Ports
Clean All Engine Cooling Fins – Use a damp rag and
a brush to loosen and remove all dirt on or around the
engine’s cooling fins (see Figure 39).
Figure 39 – Engine Cooling Fins