Generac Power Systems GP1200I Owner's Manual page 16

Air Filter
Engine will not run properly and may be dam-
aged if run with a dirty air filter. Service air fil-
ter more frequently in dirty or dusty conditions.
To service air filter:
1. Remove the engine service panel to
access the air filter.
2. Release tabs for the air cleaner cover and
tip the cover down.
3. See Figure 4-4. Remove foam element
from air cleaner housing and wash in
soapy water. Squeeze dry in clean cloth
(DO NOT TWIST)
4. Clean air filter cover before installation.
5. Replace side cover and screws.
NOTE: To order a new air filter, contact the
nearest authorized service center at 1-888-
436-3722.
Figure 4-4.Air Filter Assembly
Drain Float Bowl
To drain the float bowl:
1. Remove the engine service panel to
access the carburetor.
2. See Figure 4-5. Locate the clear plastic
hose from the float that is exiting out the
bottom of the inverter, and place a suitable
container under it to catch the drained fuel.
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3. Loosen the float bowl drain screw until fuel
is seen draining from the float bowl.
4. Allow fuel to drain into the container, and
then tighten the float bowl drain screw.
5. Install the engine service panel.
Service Spark Plug
To service spark plug:
1. Remove spark plug cover. See
2. Clean area around spark plug.
3. Remove and inspect spark plug.
4. Inspect electrode gap with wire feeler
gauge and reset spark plug gap to 0.8 mm
(0.032 in). See
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NOTE: Replace spark plug if electrodes are
pitted, burned or porcelain is cracked. Use
ONLY recommended replacement plug. See
Product
5. 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
Figure 4-5.Float Bowl Hose
Figure 4-6.
Figure 4-6.Spark Plug
Specifications.
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