Owners Manual

200989 - 4500W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR
MAINTENANCE
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Changing the Engine Oil
Change oil when the engine is warm. Refer to the oil specification
to select the proper grade for your operating environment.
1. Place the generator on a flat level surface.
2. Turn the oil access cover fastener to the unlocked position
and remove the cover.
3. Remove the oil drain plug by turning it counter clockwise.
DRAIN TUBE
DRAIN PLUG
4. Ensure the oil drain hose is lower than the engine and allow
the oil to drain completely into an appropriate container.
5. Replace the oil drain plug.
6. Add oil according to Add Engine Oil in Assembly section.
DO NOT OVERFILL. Oil not included for routine maintenance.
7. Dispose of used oil at an approved waste management
facility.
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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 non recoil side maintenance cover by removing
the two screws with a phillips head screw driver
(not included).
2. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug.
3. Use a spark plug socket tool (included), or a
13/16 in. (21 mm) socket (not included) to remove the plug.
4. Inspect the electrode on the plug. It must be clean and not
worn to produce the spark required for ignition.
5. Make certain the spark plug gap is
0.028-0.031 in. (0.7-0.8 mm).
SPARK PLUG GAP
6. Refer to the spark plug types in Specifications when replacing
the plug.
7. Firmly re-install the plug.
8. Attach the spark plug cable to the spark plug.
9. Reinstall the maintenance cover.
Cleaning the Air Filter
1. Remove the non recoil side maintenance cover by removing
the two screws with a phillips head screw driver
(not included).