Service Spark Plug; Battery Replacement; Inspect Muffler And Spark Arrester - Powermate DF7500E Serie Manual Del Usuario

Service Spark Plug

To service spark plug:
1. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
Inspect electrode gap with wire feeler
3.
gauge and reset spark plug gap to 0.028
-0.031 in (0.7 - 0.8 mm). See
Figure 4-4. Spark Plug
NOTE: Replace spark plug if electrodes are
pitted, burned or porcelain is cracked. Use
ONLY recommended replacement plug. See
Specifications.
4. Install spark plug finger tight, and tighten
an additional 3/8 to 1/2 turn using spark
plug wrench.

Battery Replacement

NOTE: The battery shipped with the generator
has been fully charged. A battery may lose
some charge when not in use for prolonged
periods of time. If battery is unable to crank
engine, use a 12V battery charger to charge
the battery.
Accidental Start-up. Disconnect the negative battery
cable, then the positive battery cable when working
on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
See Figure 4-5.
1. Disconnect negative (-) battery terminal
FIRST (black wire).
2. Disconnect positive (+) battery terminal
SECOND (red wire).
Figure 4-5. Battery Connection
3. Install new battery (A). Install hold down
bracket (B), insert threaded rod (C) and
tighten with M6 nuts (D). See
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
Figure
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Figure
4-4.
4. Connect positive (+) battery terminal (red
wire) FIRST. Slide rubber boot over con-
nection hardware.
5. Connect negative (-) battery terminal
(black wire) SECOND.
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6. Slide rubber boot over connection hard-
ware.
• Always recycle batteries in accordance
with local laws and regulations. Contact
your local solid waste collection site or
recycling facility to obtain information on
local recycling processes. For more infor-
mation on battery recycling, visit the Battery
Council International website at: http://bat-
terycouncil.org/.
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death or serious injury.
Inspect Muffler and Spark
Arrester
NOTE: It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code, Section 4442, to use or oper-
ate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-
covered, or grass-covered land unless the
exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester, as defined in Section 4442, main-
tained in effective working order. Other states
or federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.
Contact original equipment manufacturer,
retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark arrester
designed for exhaust system installed on this
engine.
NOTE: Use ONLY original equipment replace-
ment parts.
Inspect muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other
damage. Remove spark arrester, if equipped,
inspect for damage or carbon blockage.
Replace parts as required.
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4-6.
D
C
Figure 4-6. Battery Connection
WARNING
B
A
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