• Wipe up any spilled oil.
• Disposeof used oil at a proper collection center.
3.3.6 REPLACING THESPARKPLUG
Use Champion N9YC spark plug or equivalent.Replace the plug
once each year. This will help the engine start easier and run
better.
1. Stop the engine and pull the spark plug wire off of the spark
plug.
2. Cleanthe area around the spark plug and remove it from the
cylinder head.
3. Set the spark plug's gap to 0.70-0.80 mm (0.028-0.031 in.).
Install the correctly gapped spark plug into the cylinder head
(Figure14).
Figure 14 - Spark Plug Gap
3.3.7 BATTERY REPLACEMENT
NOTE:
The battery shippedwith the generator has been fully charged.
A battery may lose some of its charge when not in use for
prolongedperiods of time. If the battery is unable to crank
the engine,plug in the 12V charger includedin the accessory
box (see the Charging a Battery section). RUNNING THE
GENERATOR D OESNOTCHARGE THE BATTERY. The part number
for this battery is 069449.
,_ CAUTION!
,_The
NEGATIVE battery terminal
should:
1.
Always be DISCONNECTED FIRST.
2.
Alwaysbe CONNECTED LAST.
Figure 15 - Battery Connections
3.4 SERVICE AiRFILTER
The engine wilt not run properly and may be damaged if using a
dirty air filter. Cleanthe air filter every 200 hours or once a year
(Figure 16). Clean or replace more often if operating under dusty
conditions. The air filter part numberis 0G84420151.
• Removeair filter cover.
• Wash in soapy water.Squeezefilter dry in clean cloth (DO NOT
TWIST).
• Cleanair filter cover before re-installingit.
NOTE:
To order a new air filter, please contactthe nearest authorized
service centerat 1-888-GENERAC.
Figure 16- Air Filter
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