Service Air Cleaner; Clean Spark Arrestor Screen (Carb Models); Valve Clearance; General - Generac GP Serie El Manual Del Propietario

3.5 SERVICE AIR CLEANER

The engine will not run properly and may be damaged if using
a dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace the air cleaner paper filter
once a year. Clean or replace more often if operating under dusty
conditions (Figure 18). The air filter part number is 0G84420151.
To clean or replace paper air filter:
1. Remove air cleaner cover and remove paper filter.
2. Clean paper filter by tapping it gently on a solid surface. If the
filter is too dirty, replace it with a new one. Dispose of the old
filter properly.
3. Clean air cleaner cover, then insert new paper filter into the
base of the air cleaner. Re-install air cleaner cover.
Figure 18 - Air Filter
3.5.1 CLEAN SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN (CARB
MODELS)
The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrestor screen. Inspect
and clean the screen at least once each year (Figure 19). If unit is
used regularly, inspect and clean more often.
If using the generator on any forest-covered,
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brush-covered or grass-covered unimproved
land, it must equipped with a spark arrestor.
The spark arrestor must be maintained in good
condition by the owner/operator.
Clean and inspect the spark arrestor when the engine is at ambient
temperature as follows:
1. Remove the spark arrestor screen from the muffler by
loosening the clamp and removing the screw.
2. Inspect screen and replace if torn, perforated or otherwise
damaged. DO NOT USE a defective screen. If screen is not
damaged, clean it with commercial solvent.
3. Replace the spark arrestor and secure with the clamp and
screw.
Figure 19 – Spark Arrestor Screen
To order a new air filter or spark arrestor screen, please contact
the nearest authorized service center at 1-800-333-1322.

3.6 VALVE CLEARANCE

• Intake — 0.15 ± 0.02mm (cold), (0.006" ± 0.0008" inches)
• Exhaust — 0.20 ± 0.02mm (cold) (0.008" ± 0.0008" inches)
After the first 50 hours of operation, check the valve clearance
in the engine and adjust if necessary.
Important: If feeling uncomfortable about doing this procedure or
the proper tools are not available, please take the generator to the
nearest service center to have the valve clearance adjusted. This is
a very important step to ensure longest life for the engine.

3.7 GENERAL

The generator should be started at least once every thirty days and
be allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be done and
the unit must be stored for more than 30 days, use the following
information as a guide to prepare it for storage.
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NEVER store engine with fuel in tank indoors
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or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where
fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot
light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer
or other gas appliance.
Allow unit to cool entirely before storage.
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Maintenance
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