Use and Care Manual

100519 - 6250W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR

MAINTENANCE

NOTICE

Once oil has been added, a visual check should show oil

about 1-2 threads from running out of the ﬁll hole. If using

the dipstick to check oil level, DO NOT screw in the dipstick

while checking.

Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug

1. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug.

2. Use a spark plug socket tool (not included), or a

13/16 in. (21 mm) socket (not included) to remove the plug.

3. Inspect the electrode on the plug. It must be clean and not

worn to produce the spark required for ignition.

4. Make certain the spark plug gap is

0.028-0.031 in. (0.7-0.8 mm).

SPARK PLUG GAP

5. Refer to the spark plug types in Speciﬁcations when

replacing the plug.

6. Firmly re-install the plug.

7. Attach the spark plug cable to the spark plug.

Cleaning the Air Filter

1. Remove the snap-on cover holding the air ﬁlter to the

assembly.

2. Remove the foam element.

3. Wash in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze thoroughly dry

in a clean cloth.

4. Saturate in clean engine oil.

5. Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all excess

oil.

6. Place the ﬁlter in the assembly.

7. Reattach the air ﬁlter cover and snap in place.

Cleaning the Spark Arrestor

1. Allow the engine to cool completely before servicing the

spark arrestor.

2. Remove the two or three screws (varies by model) holding

the cover plate which retains the spark arrestor to the

mufﬂer.

3. Remove the spark arrestor screen.

4. Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark

arrestor screen with a wire brush.

* See your model’s parts list for speciﬁed type of spark arrestor.