Maintenance; General Maintenance - Ryobi RY907022FI Manual Del Operador

STOPPING THE ENGINE
See Figures 13 and 14.
To stop the engine under normal operating conditions:
 Remove any load from the generator.
 Push in at the bottom of the switch to place the engine
switch in the OFF ( O ) position.
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF ( O ) position.
To stop the engine in an emergency situation:
 Push in at the bottom of the switch to place the engine
switch in the OFF ( O ) position.
Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission con-
trol devices and systems may be performed by any qualified
repair establishment or individual with original or equivalent
parts. Warranty and recall repairs must be performed by an
authorized service center; please contact customer service
for assistance.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine,
shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark
plug. Allow 30 minutes of cool down time before perform-
ing any maintenance. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only recommended or equivalent
replacement parts. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel or use of any other parts could
result in a personal injury hazard or property damage.
WARNING:
DO NOT tamper with, adjust, or modify the carbon mon-
oxide (CO) sensor module on your generator. Failure to
follow these instructions can cause the monitor to mal-
function which can result in death or serious personal
injury.
OPERATION
WARNING:
While operating and storing, keep at least 3 feet of clear-
ance on all sides of this product, including overhead.
Allow a minimum of 30 minutes of "cool down" time
before storage. Heat created by muffler and exhaust
gases could be hot enough to cause serious burns and/
or ignite combustible objects.

MAINTENANCE

NOTICE:
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts,
caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and
do not operate this product until all missing or damaged
parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or
a qualifed service center for assistance.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Keep the generator in a clean and dry environment where it
is not exposed to dust, dirt, moisture, or corrosive vapors.
Do not allow the cooling air slots in the generator to become
clogged with foreign material such as leaves, etc.
Do not use a garden hose to clean the generator. Water en-
tering the fuel system or other internal parts of the unit can
cause problems that will decrease the life of the generator.
To clean the unit:
 Use a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner to loosen
and remove dirt and debris.
 Clean air vents with low pressure air that does not exceed
25 psi.
 Wipe the exterior surfaces of the generator with a damp
cloth.
CHECKING/CLEANING AIR FILTER
See Figure 15.
For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean.
 Turn the knob on the bottom of air the filter cover to re-
lease. Remove cover and set aside.
 Remove the filter element.
 If the filter element is dirty, clean with warm, soapy water.
Rinse and let dry.
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