Replacing The Spark Plugs; Service Air Cleaner; Clean Spark Arrestor Screen - Generac GP Serie El Manual Del Propietario

• Fill oil sump with recommended oil. (See "Before Starting the
Generator" for oil recommendations).
• Wipe up any spilled oil.
• Dispose of used oil at a proper collection center.

3.4.6 REPLACING THE SPARK PLUGS

Use Champion RC14YC spark plug or equivalent. The correct air gap is
1.01 mm (0.040 in.). Replace the plugs every 200 hours or once each
year. This will help the engine start easier and run better.
1. Stop the engine and pull the spark plug wire off of the spark plug.
2. Clean the area around the spark plug and remove it from the cylinder
head.
3. Set the spark plug's gap to 1.01 mm (0.040 in.). Install the correctly
gapped spark plug into the cylinder head.
Figure 20 - Spark Plug Gap
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 every 200 hours
or once a year. Clean or replace more often if operating under dusty
conditions. Clean foam pre-cleaner every month or more often under
dusty conditions.
To clean or replace paper air filter:
• Remove air cleaner cover and remove paper filter.
• 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.
• Clean air cleaner cover. Next insert new paper filter into the base of the
air cleaner. Re-install air cleaner cover.
To order a new air filter, please contact the nearest authorized service
center at 1-800-333-1322.
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Figure 21 - Air Cleaner
Filter
3.6

CLEAN SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN

The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrestor screen. Inspect and clean
the screen at least once each year (Figure 22). If unit is used regularly,
inspect and clean more often.
If using the generator on any forest-covered, 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 as follows:
• Remove the screen retaining bracket by removing the screw.
• Slide the spark arrestor screen out from the tail pipe.
• 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.
• Replace the screen and the retaining bracket.
Figure 22 - Spark Arrestor
Maintenance
Cover
Base
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