Air Filter; Service Spark Plug - Generac 0L5053 Manual Del Propietário

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Change Engine Oil
When using power washer under extreme,
dirty, dusty conditions, or in extremely hot
weather, change oil more frequently.
NOTE: Don't pollute. Conserve resources.
Return used oil to collection centers.
Change oil while engine is still warm from
running, as follows:
1. Place power washer on a level surface.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and place the wire where it
cannot contact spark plug.
3. Clean area around oil fill, and oil drain
plug.
4. Remove oil fill cap.
5. See Figure 4-7. Remove oil drain plug (A)
and drain oil completely into a suitable
container.
6. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
7. See Figure 4-6. Slowly pour oil into oil fill
opening until oil level is between L and H
marks on dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
8. Install oil fill cap, and finger tighten.
9. Wipe up any spilled oil.
10. Properly dispose of oil in accordance with
all applicable regulations.
A
Figure 4-7.Oil Drain Plug

Air Filter

Engine will not run properly and may be
damaged if run with a dirty air cleaner. Service
air cleaner more frequently in dirty or dusty
conditions.
To service air cleaner:
1. Remove air cleaner cover.
2. Remove filter element(s).
3. Inspect filter element(s) and replace if
damaged. To order replacements, contact
Generac Customer Service at 1-888-
GENERAC (888-436-3722) for the name
of your nearest Independent Authorized
Service Dealer.
4. Clean foam filter element in warm soapy
water. Rinse, and allow to dry thoroughly.
Dip in clean engine oil and squeeze out
excess oil.
5. Tap paper filter element several times on
hard surface to remove dirt. Compressed
air (not exceeding 30 psi (207 kPa) can
also be used to blow through filter element
from the inside.
6. Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe dirt from
inside air cleaner cover.
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7. Put cleaned or new filter element(s) in
8. Install air cleaner cover. Tighten air

Service Spark Plug

To service spark plug:
1. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. See
NOTE: Replace spark plug if electrodes are
pitted, burned or porcelain is cracked. Use
ONLY recommended replacement plug. See
Product Specifications Sheet.
4. Install spark plug finger tight, and tighten
Inspect Engine Spark
001556
Accidental Start-up. Disconnect spark plug wire when
working on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
2. Secure spark plug wire where it cannot
3. Test spark plug with approved spark plug
NOTE: DO NOT inspect for spark with spark
plug removed.
Inspect Muffler And Spark Arrestor
NOTE: It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code, Section 4442, to use or
operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless
the exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrestor, as defined in Section 4442, maintained
in effective working order. Other states or
federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.
place. Verify gasket is in place (if
equipped).
cleaner screws or fasteners securely.
Figure 4-8. Inspect electrode gap with
wire feeler gauge and replace spark plug if
gap (A) is not within specification listed on
Product Specifications Sheet.
Figure 4-8. Spark Plug
an additional 3/8 to 1/2 turn using spark
plug wrench.
WARNING
plug.
contact spark plug.
tester.
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