Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen; Transporting Generator - Honeywell HW7500E Owner's Manual

Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen

Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious
burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces.
Generator muffler is equipped with spark arrestor screen,
which must be cleaned according to maintenance sched-
ule (Table 2).
To clean spark arrestor screen, you will need:
‰ 1/4" socket wrench
‰ 8 mm socket
‰ Slotted screwdriver
‰ Pliers
‰ Wire brush
Stop generator if engine is running. Allow to com-
1.
pletely cool.
Place the generator on a flat, level surface.
2.
3. Using a socket wrench with 8 mm socket, remove the
muffler cover bolts.
4. Remove muffler cover.
FIGURE 53: Remove Muffler Cover
5. Loosen the spark arrestor clamp screw (A) with a slot-
ted screwdriver.
FIGURE 54:
Spark Arrestor Assembly
Remove spark arrestor clamp.
6.
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Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen
Using pliers remove the spark arrestor screen cover
7.
(B) using a gentle rocking motion.
Remove the spark arrestor screen (C).
8.
9. Inspect spark arrestor screen.
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 55: Clean Screen
10. Reinstall remaining spark arrestor components care-
fully aligning screw holes.
„ Screen cover
„ Clamp
„ Muffler cover

Transporting Generator

Hot engine or exhaust system can cause serious
burns or fires. Cool generator completely before
transporting or storing.
When transporting the generator:
• Press engine control switch to OFF position.
• Turn fuel shut-off valve to OFF position.
•
Keep generator level to prevent fuel spillage.
•
Be sure pins are in place in the handle and handle
bracket before moving generator.
NOTICE
NEVER drop, strike, or place heavy objects on generator
when transporting.
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