Section 5 & 6: Maintenance
& Storage
To clean or replace air filter element:
• Loosen the air cleaner cover screws,remove the air
cleaner cover, and remove the element (see item
number 4, exploded view on page 21.
• Wipe clean the insideof the filter housing and cover
thoroughly.
• Wash the element in a solution of household detergent
and warm water, then rinse thoroughly. Or wash in
nonflammable or high flash point solvent. Allow the
element to dry thoroughly.
• Soak the element in clean engine oil and squeeze out the
excess oil. DO NOT twist The engine will smoke during
initial start-up if too much oil is left in the element.
NOTE: If you need to order a new air filter element,
contact your Authorized service center.
• Reinstall the air cleaner element and the cover. Hand
tighten the air cleaner cover screws.
Clean
Spark
Arrester
Screen
The engine muffler is equipped with a removable spark
arrester screen. Inspectand clean the screen every 10 hours
of operation or every three months, asshown in Figure 14:
• Loosen the screw on the muffler tail pipe and remove
the spark arrester screen.
• Use a brass or stiff-bristle brush to remove carbon
deposits from the spark arrester surface.
• Inspect the spark arrester for breaks or tears and
replace it if necessary.
NOTE: If you need to order a new spark arrester, contact
your Authorized service center.
• Install the clean screen in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: If you useyour generator on any forest-covered,
brush-covered or grass-covered unimprovedland, it must
have a spark arrester installed.The spark attester must be
maintained in good condition by the owner/operator.
Data Tag
Data tag informationis very important if you need help
from our Customer Service Depatment or an authorized
service
deaier.
• The data tag (Figure 9) is locatedon the heat shield on the
muffler side of the generator. For future reference, please
copy the model, revision, and serial number of the
enerator in the spacebelow.
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MODEL
REV NO
SERIAL
AC VOLTS
AC AMPS
AC WATTS
DC VOLTS
DCAMPS
Single Phase / 60 Hz / 3600 RPM
Rated at 40 "C / Class F insulation
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STORAGE
INSTRUCTIONS
Transporting
and Storage
When transporting the generator, turn the engine switch
to "Off' and the fuel valveto "Close". Keep the generator
level to prevent fuel spillage.