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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
0nly work on a generatorthat has c001edc0mpletely.
Inspect the oil leveland air filter condition eachtime you are going
to usethe generator. T o checkthe air filter and oil levelthe left side
service cover must be removed; use a screwdriver to loosen the
screw securingthe cover and remove.
The air filter is located behind a cover for the air box (Figure10).
Push the tab on the bottom of the air box upwards to releasethe
cover.To servicethe air cleaner:
1. Removethe air cleaner. Tapthe elementto shake loose any
large particles.
2. Wash the element in soapy water. Squeezethe filter dry in
clean cloth (DONOTTWIST).
3. Soakthe filter elementin cleanengineoil. Squeezethe excess
oil from the filter, leavinga light coating.
4. Clean air cleaner housing and cover before re-installing the
filter element.
Figure 10- Air Fi/ter
AIR
FILTER
LEFT SIDE
SERVICE
COVER
ACAUTION!
Change
the oil only when the fuel tank is low
or nearly empty. Tipping the generator
with a
full fuel tank may cause fuel leakage.
1. Place the generator over a drain pan and remove the drain
plug. Tip the generatoron its side to drain the used oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:
To make draining the 0il easier, a 6" length of vinyl (PVC)hose
with an inside diameter of 125" (32ram) any be placed over
the drain lip.
2. Tip the generator upright once the oil has finished draining.
Replace the engine oil with the proper grade called out in
Section "ADDINGENGINE OIL:',then replacethe drain plug.
CHANGING THEFUELFILTEB
Locate the fuel filter,just below the engine intake housing (Figure
11). Make surethe FuelShutoff is in the "OFF"(0) position.
1. Remove the pinch clamps securing the fuel filter. Pull the
hoses free.
Wipe up any fuel spills immediately!
Do not
smoke or replace the fuel filter near sparks
or open flam!!
2. Replacethe used filter with a new one. Push the fuel hoses
onto the barbedfilter fittings until they are seatedcompletely.
3. Replace the clamps, making sure they are seated on the
fittings.
Figure 11 -Fue/ Fi/ter
FILTER
HOUSING
COVER
LEFT SIDE
SERVICE COVER
SCREW
FUEL
FILTER
OIL FILL PLUG/
OIL DRAIN
CHANGING THEENGINE OIL
ACAUTION!
Hot oil may cause burns. Allow engine
to cool entirely
before
draining
oil. Avoid
prolonged
or repeated
skin exposure with
used oil. Thoroughly
wash exposed
areas
with soap.
Changethe engine oil after the first five (5) hours of operation.
Changethe engine oil every 100 hours thereafter.To changethe
engine oil:
CARBURETOR
VENT HOSE
CARBURETOR
DRAIN HOSE
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