Service Spark Plug; Battery Replacement (If Applicable); Inspect Muffler And Spark Arrester - Generac GP Serie Manual Del Usuario

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Figure 4-3. Air Filter Assembly

Service Spark Plug

To service spark plug:
1. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. Inspect electrode gap with wire feeler
gauge and reset spark plug gap to 0.04 in
(1.01 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 (if
applicable)
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.
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 (B).
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A
B
Figure 4-4.
WARNING
2. Disconnect positive (+) battery terminal
SECOND (A).
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3. Install new battery. Install hold down
bracket and tighten.
4. Connect positive (+) battery terminal (A)
FIRST. Slide rubber boot over connection
hardware.
5. Connect negative (-) battery terminal (B)
SECOND.
6. Slide rubber boot over connection hard-
ware.
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.
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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 or clear carbon from screen as
required.
Inspect Spark Arrester Screen
1. See
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retaining bracket (B).
2. Remove screen (C) and replace if torn,
perforated or otherwise damaged. If
screen is not damaged, clean with com-
mercial solvent.
Figure 4-5. Battery Connection
WARNING
Hot Surfaces. When operating machine, do not
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from
combustibles during use. Hot surfaces could
result in severe burns or fire.
Figure 4-6. Remove screw (A) and
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