MAINTENANCE
8. Inspect the spark plug for:
Cracked or chipped insulator
Excessive wear
Spark plug gap of 0.032 in. (0.80 mm) (see
Figure 37).
If the spark plug fails any one of the conditions
listed above, replace the plug.
NOTICE
Only use the recommended spark plug (Torch
A5RTC or equivalent). See chart below. Using a non-
recommended spark plug could result in damage to
the engine.
Figure 37 – Spark Plug Gap Requirements
8. Install the spark plug by carefully following the steps
outlined below:
a -
Carefully insert the spark plug back into the
cylinder head. Hand-thread the spark plug until
it bottoms out.
b -
Using the spark plug socket wrench provided,
turn the spark plug to ensure it is fully seated.
c -
Replace the spark plug boot, making sure the
boot fully engages the spark plug's tip.
d -
Install the spark plug access cover.
Recommended Spark Plug Replacement:
AutoLite
Denso
NGK
Torch
32
4194
6010
CR4HJB
A5RTC
CLEANING THE SPARK
ARRESTOR
Check and clean the spark arrestor after every 100
hours of use or 6 months.
1. Stop the inverter and let it cool for several minutes
if running.
2. Move the inverter to a flat, level surface.
3. Remove the four screws holding the muffler cover in
place (see Figure 38).
Figure 38 – Muffler Cover
4. Loosen the clamp holding the spark arrestor onto
the muffler (see Figure 39).
Figure 39 – Spark Arrestor Clamp
5. Slide the spark arrestor band clamp off the spark
arrestor screen.
6. Pull the spark arrestor screen off the muffler
exhaust pipe.