Inspect Muffler And Spark Arrestor; Valve Clearance - Generac Portable Products GP Series Owner's Manual

C
A
B
Figure 4-3. Air Filter Assembly
Service Spark Plug
To service spark plug:
1. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. Inspect electrode gap with wire feeler
gauge and reset spark plug gap to 0.028 -
0.031 in (0.70 - 0.80 mm). See
Figure 4-4. Spark Plug
NOTE: Replace spark plug if electrodes are
pitted, burned or porcelain is cracked. Use
ONLY recommended replacement plug. See
Specifications.
4. Install spark plug finger tight, and tighten
an additional 3/8 to 1/2 turn using spark
plug wrench.
Inspect Muffler and Spark
Arrestor
NOTE: It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code, Section 4442, to use or oper-
ate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-
covered, or grass-covered land unless the
exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrestor, as defined in Section 4442, main-
tained in effective working order. Other states
or federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.
Contact original equipment manufacturer,
retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark arrestor
designed for exhaust system installed on this
engine.
NOTE: Use ONLY original equipment replace-
ment parts.
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Inspect muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other
damage. Remove spark arrestor, if equipped,
inspect for damage or carbon blockage.
Replace parts as required.
Inspect Spark Arrestor Screen
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1. Loosen clamp (A) and remove screw. See
2. Inspect screen (B) and replace if torn, per-
3. Replace spark arrestor cone (C) and
Figure 4-4.
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Valve Clearance

IMPORTANT NOTE: If uncomfortable about
doing this procedure, or the proper tools
are not available, take generator to the
nearest service center to have valve clear-
ance adjusted.
Check valve clearance after the first fifty-hours
of operation. Adjust as necessary.
• Intake — 0.15 ± 0.02mm (cold), (0.006 ±
• Exhaust — 0.20 ± 0.02mm (cold) (0.008 ±
WARNING
Hot Surfaces. When operating machine, do not
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from
combustibles during use. Hot surfaces
could result in severe burns or fire.
Figure 4-5.
forated or otherwise damaged. If screen is
not damaged, clean with commercial sol-
vent.
screen (B). Secure with clamp (A) and
screw.
C
A
B
Figure 4-5. Spark Arrestor Screen
0.0008 in)
0.0008 in)
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