Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
!
WARNING
Never use gasoline or other flammable
solvents to clean the air filter. Use only
household detergent soap to clean the
air filter.
Inspect and Replace the Air Filter –
10KPRO
The air filter must be inspected after every 50 hours
of use or 3 months (frequency should be increased if
generator is operated in a dusty environment).
1. Turn off the generator and let it cool for several
min
utes if running.
2. Move the generator to a flat, level surface.
3. Remove the 4 mounting screws from the top of the
fuel tank (see Figure 42).
Figure 42 – Fuel Tank Screws
OTE:N The fuel tank is removed for photo
purposes. The air cleaner can be serviced
without removing the fuel tank.
4. Lift up the fuel tank slightly and unscrew the air
cleaner co
ver knob and remove the cover (see
Figure 43).
Figure 43 – Air Cleaner Knob and Cover
5. Remove the air cleaner element (see Figure 44).
Figure 44 – Air Cleaner Element
(Part No. 160059)
6. Insert the air cleaner element for dirt, dust and
debris. Do not wash the element. If the air cleaner
element is dirty, replace the filter.
7. Install the air cleaner element and install the cover
and knob (see Figure 45).
Figure 45 – Air Cleaner Cover Installation
8. Install the 4 screws for the fuel tank.