Spark Arrester Maintenance - Honda Power Equipment EZ5000 Owner's Manual

6. Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition, and thread
the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross-threading.
7. After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spark plug wrench to
compress the washer.
— If installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after the spark plug
seats to compress the washer. If reinstalling a used spark plug,
tighten 1/8 — 1/4 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the
washer.
NOTICE
The spark plug must be securely tightened. An improperly tightened
spark plug can become very hot and could damage the engine.
Never use spark plugs which have an improper heat range. Use only
the recommended spark plugs or equivalent.
SPARK ARRESTER MAINTENANCE
If the generator has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Allow it
to cool before proceeding.
NOTICE
The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to maintain its
efficiency.
1. Remove the eight 5 mm screws © from the muffler protector © ,
and remove the muffler protector.
2. Remove the 4 mm screw
(D
from the spark arrester © , and
remove the spark arrester from the muffler © .
3. Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester
screen.
Inspect the spark arrester for breaks or holes, and replace it if
necessary.
4. Install the spark arrester and the muffler in the reverse order of
disassembly.
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