User's Manual

AIR CLEANER SERVICE
Dirty air filters will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine
performance. If you operate the generator in very dusty areas, clean
the air filters more often than specified in the MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE.
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Operating the engine without air filters, or with damaged filters,
will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. This
type of damage is not covered by the Distrlbutor’s Limited War-
ranty.
1. Remove the wing bolt, and remove the air cleaner cover.
2. Remove the two 5 mm screws from the air cleaner cover, and
remove the paper air filter from the cover.
3. Remove the foam air filter from the air cleaner body.
4. Inspect both air filters, and replace them if they are damaged. Also,
replace the paper air fitter every year, or 300 hours of use,
whichever occurs first.
5. Clean the air filters if they are to be reused.
Paper air filter. Tap the filter several times on a hard surface to remove
dirt, or blow compressed air [not exceeding 30 psi (207 kPa, 2.1 kg/
cm2)] through the filter from the clean side. Never try to brush off
dirt; brushing will force dirt into the fibers.
Foam air filter. Clean in warm soapy water, ninse, and allow to dry
thoroughly. Or clean in nonflammable solvent and allow to dry. Dip
the filter in clean engine oil, then squeeze out all excess oil. The
engine will smoke when started if too much oil is left in the filter.
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