Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen - Honeywell HW5500 - 5500 Portable Generator Service Manual

CLEANING SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN

7.5 CLEANING SPARK ARRESTOR
SCREEN
WARNING
Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious
burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces.
The generator muffler is equipped with a spark arrestor
screen, which must be cleaned according to the mainte-
nance schedule (see Table 7-1) to ensure prevention of
sparks escaping generator.
To clean spark arrestor screen, you will need:
‰ 1/4" socket wrench
‰ 8 mm socket
‰ 7/32" socket
‰ #2 Phillips screwdriver
‰ Wire brush
Stop the engine if it is running. Allow to completely
1.
cool.
Place generator on a flat, level surface.
2.
3. Using a socket wrench with an 8 mm socket, remove
the muffler cover bolts (muffler cover not present on
HW3000 or HW3000L models).
4. Remove muffler cover.
FIGURE 7-14: Remove Muffler Cover
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Using a screwdriver, loosen and remove the spark
5.
arrestor clamp (A) screw.
A
B
FIGURE 7-15: Spark Arrestor Assembly
Slide off spark arrestor clamp.
6.
Using a socket wrench with a 7/32" socket, remove
7.
the retaining screw on spark arrestor screen cap (B);
pull off cap.
8. Pull out spark arrestor screen (C).
Inspect spark arrestor screen.
9.
„ If screen is damaged or excessively worn, replace
with new screen.
If screen is in good condition, clean using wire
„
brush and then reinstall.
FIGURE 7-16: Clean Screen
10. Reinstall remaining spark arrestor components.
Spark arrestor screen cap and screw
„
Clamp and screw
„
„ Muffler cover
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