Periodic Maintenance; Maintenance; Spark Plug; Oil Type - Powermate PM0143250 Manual Del Operador

ITEM
Check condition. Adjust gap and

Spark Plug

clean. Replace if necessary.
Engine Oil Check oil level.
Replace.
Air Filter Clean, replace if necessary.
Clean fuel filter and fuel tank strainer.
Fuel Filter
Replace if necessary.
Check fuel hose for cracks or other
Fuel Line
damage. Replace if necessary.
Exhaust Check for leakage. Retighten or
System replace gasket if necessary.
Check spark arrester screen.
Clean/replace if necessary.
Carburetor Check choke operation.
Starting
Check recoil starter operation.
System
Fittings/
Check. Replace if necessary.
Fasteners

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG
Remove the spark plug and clean the electrodes section
with a wire brush or sandpaper. Next, set the gap at .028/.031
inches (0.7-0.8 mm) by adjusting the negative electrode.
Replace the spark plug with correct torque: 14 ft-lb (20 N.m)
Replace with only the same type of spark plug which
was removed. An improper spark plug can cause the
engine to overheat, emit smoke, or otherwise perform
poorly.

OIL TYPE

Use new good quality oil, SJ or later service category.
The oil to be used depends upon the temperature at which the
engine is operated:
Below 32° F (0° C) . . . . . . . . .SAE 10W, 10W-30, or 10W-40
32 to 80° F (0 to 25° C) . . . . . .SAE 20W, 10W-30, or 10W-40
80 to 95° F (25 to 35° C) . . . . .SAE 30W, 10W-30, or 10W-40
Above 95° F (35° C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAE 40W
English

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Daily (Before
NOTES
operation)
Initial
25 hours

OIL REPLACEMENT

1. Change oil while engine is warm.
2. Place the generator unit on a level surface.
3. Remove the oil filler cap.
4. Open the oil drain plug and let oil drain completely into a
pan placed under the engine.
5. Check gaskets. Replace if required.
6. Reinstall the oil drain plug and refill engine with clean
oil.
7. Replace the oil filler cap.

AIR FILTER CLEANING

1. Unscrew the air filter cover.
2. Remove filter element and wash well in solvent.
3. Pour a small amount of oil onto the filter element and
gently squeeze out any excess oil.
4. Replace the filter element and air filter cover.
5. Be sure the filter cover seals properly all around.

FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE FILTER CLEANING

1. Remove the cup at the bottom of the fuel shut off valve
with a small wrench.
2. Remove the fuel shut off valve filter.
3. Clean and wash out the filter and cup and replace.

FUEL STRAINER CLEANING

1. Remove the plastic fuel strainer, located below the fuel
tank cap.
2. Wash the strainer in solvent and replace.
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Every Every
50 hours 100 hours
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