Manual

3.5 SERVICEAiRCLEANER
The engine will not run properly and may be damaged if using
a dirty air cleaner.Clean or replace the air cleaner paper filter
once a year.Cleanor replacemore often if operatingunder dusty
conditions (Figure18). The air filter part numberis 0G84420151.
Tocleanor replacepaperair filter:
1. Removeair cleanercover andremove paperfilter.
2. Cleanpaperfilter by tapping it gently on a solid surface. If the
filter is too dirty, replaceit with a new one. Disposeof the old
filter properly.
3. Clean air cleaner cover, then insert new paper filter into the
base of the air cleaner.Re-installair cleanercover.
Figure 18 - Air Filter
8.5.1CLEANSPARKARRESTORSCREEN(CARB
MOOELS
The engineexhaust muffler has a spark arrestor screen. Inspect
and cleanthe screenat leastonce eachyear (Figure19). If unit is
used regularly,inspect and clean more often.
i,_lf using the generator on any forest=covered,
brush=covered or grass=covered unimproved
land, it must equipped with a spark arrestor.
The spark arrestor must be maintained in good
condition by the owner/operator.
Cleanandinspectthe sparkarrestorwhenthe engineis at ambient
temperatureas follows:
1. Remove the spark arrestor screen from the muffler by
looseningthe clamp andremovingthe screw.
2. Inspect screen and replace if torn, perforated or otherwise
damaged. DO NOTUSEa defective screen. If screen is not
damaged,clean it with commercialsolvent.
3. Replacethe spark arrestor and secure with the clamp and
screw.
Figure 19 - Spark Arrestor Screen
ARRESTDR
SPARK
ARRESTOR
SCREEN2
NOTE:
Toorder a new air filter or sparkarrestor screen,pleasecontact
the nearestauthorizedservice centerat 1-800-333-1322.
3.6 VALVECLEARANCE
* Intake-- 0.15 _ O.02mm(cold), (0.006" _ 0.0008" inches)
* Exhaust-- 0.20 _ O.02mm (cold) (0.008" _ 0.0008" inches)
After the first 50 hoursof operation, checkthe valve clearance
in the engineand adjustif necessary.
Important: If feeling uncomfortable about doing this procedureor
the propertools are not available,pleasetakethe generatorto the
nearestservice centerto havethe valveclearanceadjusted.Thisis
a very important stepto ensure longestlife for the engine.
3.7 GENERAL
Thegeneratorshould bestarted at leastonce everythirty days and
be allowed to run at least30 minutes. If this cannot be done and
the unit must be stored for more than 30 days, use the following
information as a guideto prepareit for storage.
NEVER store engine with fuel in tank indoors
or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where
fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot
light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer
or other gas appliance.
,_AIIow unit to cool entirely before storage.
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