Service Airfilter; Cleansparkarrestor Screen; General - Generac Power Systems XG series Owner's Manual

Figure 13 - Spark P/ug Gap
3.4 SERVICE AiRFILTER
The engine will not run properly and may be damaged if using a
dirty air filter. Clean or replacethe air filter paperfilter every 200
hours or once a year (Figure14). Cleanor replacemore often if
operating under dusty conditions. To clean or replace paper air
filter:
* Removeair filter cover and remove paperfilter (Figure14).
* Cleanpaper filter by tapping it gently on a solid surface. If the
filter is too dirty, replace it with a new one. Dispose of the old
filter properly.
* Cleanair filter cover. Next insert new paper filter into the base
of the air filter. Re-installair filter cover.
NOTE:
To order a new air filter, please contactthe nearestauthorized
service centerat 1-888-GENERAC. T he air filter part number
is 073111.
Figure 14 - Air Filter
AIR FILTER
COVER
3.5 CLEANSPARKARRESTOR SCREEN
The engine exhaustmuffler has a spark arrestor screen. Inspect
and cleanthe screen at least once each year (Figure15). If unit is
used regularly,inspect and clean more often.
&if using the generator on any forest=covered,
brush=covered or grass=covered unimproved
land, it must equipped with a spark arrestor.
The spark arrestor must be maintained in good
condition by the owner/operator.
Cleanand inspectthe spark arrestor whenthe engine is at ambient
temperatureas follows:
* Loosenthe clamp and removethe spark arrestor screen from
the muffler.
* Inspect screen and replace if torn, perforated or otherwise
damaged. DO NOT USE a defective screen. If screen is not
damaged, clean it with commercial solvent.
* Replacethe spark arrestor and secure with the clamp.
Figure 15 - Spark Arrestor Screen
ARRESTOR
SCREEN
CLAMP
SPARK
ARRESTOR
SCREEN
3.6 GENERAL
The generatorshould be started at least once every 30 days and
be allowedto run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be done and
the unit must be stored for more than 30 days, use the following
informationas a guide to prepareit for storage.
NEVER store engine with fuel in tank indoors
or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where
fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot
light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes
dryer or other gas appliance.
,_AIIow unit to cool entirely before storage.
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