Service Air Filter; Clean Spark Arrestor Screen - Generac 006000-1 Manual De Usario

Maintenance
3. Remove the spark plug wire off of the plug and clean that area
of the cylinder head (Figure 14).
Figure 14 - Remove Spark Plug Wire
4. Use a 21mm (13/16") spark plug socket to remove the spark
plug.
5. Set the new spark plug's gap to 0.70-0.80 mm (0.028 – 0.031
in). Install the correctly gapped spark plug into the cylinder
head and tighten enough to ensure the gasket compresses at
(18.0 to 21.6 Pound/Feet) (Figure 15).
6. Reconnect the spark plug wire and replace the exhaust side
panel and seven (7) fasteners.
Figure 15 - Spark Plug Gap

3.5 SERVICE AIR FILTER

The engine will not run properly and may be damaged if using a
dirty air filter. Clean the air filter every 50 hours or once a year
(Figure 16). Clean or replace more often if operating under dusty
conditions. The air filter part number is 0J47870141.
1. Remove air filter cover.
2. Wash in soapy water. Squeeze filter dry in clean cloth (DO NOT
TWIST).
3. Clean air filter cover before re-installing it.
To order a new air filter, please contact the nearest authorized
service center at 1-888-436-3722.
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Spark Plug
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Figure 16 - Air Filter
Screw

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 17). If unit is
used regularly, inspect and clean more often.
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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 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.
To order a new air filter or spark arrestor screen, please contact
the nearest authorized service center at 1-800-333-1322.
NOTE: