Servicing Spark Plug - Briggs & Stratton 30320 Operator's Manual

To service the air deaner, follow these steps:
Loosen screw and tilt cover down (Figure 10).
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CARTRmDGE BASE %
COVER
SLOTS AND
SCREW--_ TABS
2. Carefully remove cartridge assembly.
3. To dean cartridge, gently tap pleated paper side on a
flat surface.
4. Reinstall clean or new cartridge inside cover.
5. Insert cover's tabs into slots in bottom of base.
6. Tilt cover up and tighten screw securely to base.
Changing Engine Oi[
Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation. Change
oil every 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your
generator under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in
extremely hot weather, change the oil more often.
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Clean area around oil drain plug.The oil drain plug is
located at base of engine, opposite carburetor.
Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a
suitable container.
Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely. Remove oil
cap/dipstick.
Slowly pour recommended oil (about 20 oz.) into oil
fiI[ opening. Pause to permit oil to settle. FiI[ to "[:uH"
mark on dipstick.
Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. DO
NOT overfill.
Reinstall oil cap/dipstick.Tighten cap securely.
Wipe up any spilled oil.
Servicing Spark Plug
Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or
once each year, whichever comes first.This will help your
engine to start easier and run better.
I. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set
spark plug gap to 0.030 inch (0.76mm) if necessary
(Figure I I).
, Used motor oil has been shown to causeskin cancer in
certain
laboratory animals.
, Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Change the oil while the engine is still warm from running,
as follows:
I. btake sure unit is on a level surface.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
4. Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned or
porcelain is cracked. Use a recommended replacement
plug.
5. Instal[ spark plug and tighten firmly.
Serv[dng Spark Attester
The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrester screen.
Inspect and clean the screen every 100 hours of operation
or once each year, whichever comes first.
If you use your generator on any forest-covered, brush-
covered, or grass<overed unimproved land, it must have a
spark arrester.The spark attester must be maintained in
good condition by the owner/operator.