Engine Air Cleaner - Briggs & Stratton 40689 Manual De Instalación Y Operación

Changing the spark plugs will help your engine to start easier
and operate better.
1. Push the ON/OFF Switch on the back of the generator to
the "OFF" (0) position.
2. Remove utility power to the generator to de-energize the
battery charger.
3. Unlock and open the roof as described in the Access
Panels section of this manual.
4. Remove the battery panel.
5. Remove the 15 Amp fuse from the fuse holder located
behind the battery panel.
6. Disconnect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
7. Clean the area around spark plugs.
8. Remove and inspect spark plugs.
9. Check electrode gap (A, Figure 25) with wire feeler
gauge (B) and reset spark plug gap to recommended gap
if necessary (see Engine Specifications at the end of this
manual).
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10. Replace the spark plugs if the electrodes are
pitted, burned or the porcelain is cracked. Use the
recommended replacement spark plugs (see Engine
Specifications at the end of this manual).
11. Install the spark plugs and tighten them to 180 in/lbs (20
Nm).
12. Connect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
13. Install the 15 Amp fuse into the fuse holder.
14. Install the battery panel.
15. Close and lock the roof.
16. Restore utility power to the generator.
17. Push the ON/OFF Switch on the back of the generator to
the "ON" (I) position.
18. Set the generator mode to AUTO.

Engine Air Cleaner

WARNING
Gaseous vapors are flammable and explosive. Fire or
explosion could result in burns or death.
• Do not start and operate the engine with the air cleaner
assembly (if equipped) or the air filter (if equipped)
removed.
1. Push the ON/OFF Switch on the back of the generator to
the "OFF" (0) position.
2. Remove utility power to the generator to de-energize the
battery charger.
3. Unlock and open the roof as described in the Access
Panels section of this manual.
4. Remove the battery panel.
5. Remove the 15 Amp fuse from the fuse holder located
behind the battery panel.
6. Disconnect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
7. Remove filter cartridge.
8. Clean the outlet tube and check the Dust Unloader Valve
(if equipped) - Use a clean cloth to wipe the filter sealing
surface and the outlet tube surfaces. Make sure that all
contaminant is removed before the new filter is inserted.
Do not damage the sealing area on the tube. Check and
squeeze the Dust Unloader Valve that is attached to the
service cover to make sure it is flexible and not inverted,
damaged or plugged.
9. Clean the filter - Use a soft bristle brush to loosen dirt
and a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt and debris. Replace
the filter cartridge if you find any holes in the filter media.
10. Install the clean filter correctly - Insert the filter carefully.
Seat the filter by hand. Make sure it is completely seated
in the air cleaner housing before you put the cover in
place.
11. Install the service cover. Make sure that all mounting
bands, clamps, bolts, and connections in the entire air
cleaner system are tight and make sure there are no
holes in piping - repair if needed.
12. Connect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
13. Install the 15 Amp fuse into the fuse holder.
14. Install the battery panel.
15. Close and lock the roof.
16. Restore utility power to the generator.
17. Push the ON/OFF Switch on the back of the generator to
the "ON" (I) position.
18. Set the generator mode to AUTO.
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