Power Stroke PS905000 Manual Del Operador página 20

SPARK ARRESTOR
See Figure 18.
Inspect the spark arrestor for breaks or holes. Replace if
necessary. To purchase a replacement spark arrestor contact
Powerstroke customer service at 1-877-617-3501.
 Remove the screw securing the spark arrestor in place.
Then, remove the spark arrestor.
 Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark
arrestor as needed.
 Replace the spark arrestor and reinstall the screw. Tighten
to secure.
DRAINING FUEL TANK/CARBURETOR
See Figures 19 - 21.
To help prevent gum deposits in the fuel system, drain the
fuel from the tank and carburetor before storing.
To drain the fuel tank:
 Turn off the generator.
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 Push the fuel valve knob through the generator housing
and pull down slightly to gain access to the petcock.
 Remove the fuel line from the petcock by squeezing the
ends of the retaining clip and sliding the fuel line off.
 Install one end of a drain line over the petcock, and place
the other end in a fuel container large enough to catch
the fuel being drained from the tank.
 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
 When the fuel has drained from the tank, close the fuel
valve and reinstall fuel line securely on petcock.
 Reinstall fuel valve knob in generator housing. Push for-
ward until knob snaps securely into position.
To drain the carburetor:
 Turn off the generator.
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
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MAINTENANCE
 Position a suitable container under the carburetor drain
screw to catch fuel; loosen the screw.
 Allow fuel to drain completely into container.
 Retighten drain screw.
NOTE: Consult hazardous waste management guidelines in
your area for the proper way to dispose of used fuel.
REPLACING FUEL FILTER
See Figure 22.
Occasionally the fuel filter may become clogged and need
replacing. To purchase a replacement fuel filter contact
Powerstroke customer service at 1-877-617-3501.
NOTE: Fuel tank must be empty before replacing fuel filter.
Run unit until tank is empty, if needed, or inspect filter prior
to fill-up.
To replace:
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 Push the fuel valve knob through the generator housing
and pull down slightly to gain access to the filter.
 Remove the fuel line from both sides of the filter by
squeezing the ends of the retaining clip with pliers.
 Slide the fuel line off.
 Replace with new fuel filter.
 Reinstall fuel lines to new fuel filter.
 Reinstall fuel valve knob in generator housing. Push for-
ward until knob snaps securely into position.
 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
TRANSPORTING
 Turn off the generator.
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 Make sure engine and exhaust of unit is cool.
 Empty the fuel tank.
 Do not drop or strike unit or place under heavy objects.
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