Battery Replacement (If Applicable); Inspect Muffler And Spark Arrester - Generac Power Systems GP Series Owner's Manual

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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 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.
Battery Replacement (if
applicable)
NOTE: The battery shipped with the generator
has been fully charged. A battery may lose
some charge when not in use for prolonged
periods of time. If battery is unable to crank
engine, plug in the 12V charger included in the
accessory box (see the Charging a Battery
section).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Running the generator
does not charge battery.
Accidental Start-up. Disconnect the negative battery
cable, then the positive battery cable when working
on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
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Figure 4-4.
WARNING
See Figure
1. Disconnect negative (-) battery terminal
FIRST (black wire).
2. Disconnect positive (+) battery terminal
SECOND (red wire).
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3. Install new battery. Install hold down strap
on both hooks.
4. Connect positive (+) battery terminal (red
wire) FIRST (red wire). Slide rubber boot
over connection hardware.
5. Connect negative (-) battery terminal
(black wire) SECOND.
6. Slide rubber boot over connection hard-
ware.
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death, or serious injury.
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Inspect Muffler and Spark
Arrester
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
arrester, 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 arrester
designed for exhaust system installed on this
engine.
NOTE: Use ONLY original equipment replace-
ment parts.
Inspect muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other
damage. Remove spark arrester, if equipped,
inspect for damage or carbon blockage.
Replace parts as required.
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4-5.
Figure 4-5. Battery Connection
WARNING
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