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Maintenance
22 Owner’s Manual for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter
Proceed as follows to change the oil and oil filter:
1. Press the MANUAL button on the control panel to
start the engine, and run it until it is thoroughly
warmed up. Press the control panel OFF button to
shut down the engine.
2. See Figure 4-2. A few minutes after the engine
stops, and when it has cooled slightly, lift the lid
and remove the front panel. Pull the oil drain hose
(A) free of its retaining clip. Remove the cap from
the hose and drain the oil into a suitable container.
Figure 4-2. Oil Filter and Drain Location
3. Replace the cap after the oil has drained.
Reposition and secure the hose with the retaining
clip.
4. Remove the old oil filter (B) by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to the
gasket of the new filter.
6. Screw the new filter on by hand until its gasket
lightly contacts the oil filter adapter. Tighten the
filter an additional 3/4 to one full turn.
7. Refill the engine with the proper recommended oil.
See Engine Oil Requirements.
8. Press the MANUAL button on the control panel to
start the engine, run for one minute, and check for
leaks.
9. Press the OFF button on the control panel to stop
the engine. Wait five minutes.
10. Recheck the oil level. Add oil as needed. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
11. Reinsert oil dipstick and/or reattach fill cap.
12. To return the unit to AUTO mode, press the control
panel AUTO button.
13. Dispose of the used oil and filter at a proper
collection center.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Proceed as follows to service the air cleaner:
1.
Press the OFF button on the control panel to stop the
generator. Then lift the lid and remove the front pane
l.
2. See Figure 4-3. Remove the cover clips (A) and air
cleaner cover (B).
.
Figure 4-3. Servicing Air Cleaner
3. Remove the old air filter element (C) and discard.
4. Thoroughly clean the air cleaner enclosure of any
dust or debris.
5. Install a new air filter element.
6.
Install the air cleaner cover and fasten the cover clips.
7. Verify that the air inlet duct (D) is properly
connected to the air cleaner cover.
8. Press the AUTO button on the control panel to
return the unit to AUTO mode.
Spark Plugs
Proceed as follows to check the spark plug(s) gap and
replace the spark plug(s) as necessary:
1. With the generator OFF and the engine cool, lift the
lid and remove the front panel.
2. Clean the area around the base of the spark
plug(s) to keep dirt and debris out of the engine.
3. Remove the spark plug(s) and check the condition.
Install a new plug(s) if the old plug(s) is worn or if
reuse is questionable.
4. Clean the plug(s) by scraping or washing with a
wire brush and commercial solvent. Do not blast
the plug(s) to clean.
5. Check the spark plug gap using a wire feeler
gauge. See Figure 4-4. Replace the spark plug if
the gap is out of specification. See General
Information.
6. Reinstall the spark plug(s), and torque to 18.4 ft-lbs
(25 Nm).
7. Press the control panel AUTO button to return the
unit to AUTO mode.
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